A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7002768 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55841640 epoch_slot_no: 372840 block_no: 7002591 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 67319 time: 2022-03-16 05:18:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de429f91a4b8740dc212078f63bf22a3168db968dee2ef9e8d0e08a9a13e87eBlock Operator
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