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 7002832 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55843160 epoch_slot_no: 374360 block_no: 7002655 slot_leader_id: 6877033 size: 64282 time: 2022-03-16 05:44:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc0e57f2046ba7792b28e4723d3013e96bfe4100cba25b7a70682a4b99afc18Block Operator
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