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 7002910 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55844649 epoch_slot_no: 375849 block_no: 7002733 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 32170 time: 2022-03-16 06:09:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77f2eaf6bd919f39584a2d7c2c24c1f936e3fbef2af63a97f338e946e8873e6Block Operator
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