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 7002971 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55845861 epoch_slot_no: 377061 block_no: 7002794 slot_leader_id: 6998842 size: 42213 time: 2022-03-16 06:29:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14465040c3c9c76a4711fb7d1c4dcf9529f5c3626f761628f678940673f023b2Block Operator
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