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 7002974 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55845952 epoch_slot_no: 377152 block_no: 7002797 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 44708 time: 2022-03-16 06:30:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5f5998dbfc932a2444ab0f4b0c86de0a14f0819f34a2a1a365d9f6b2c6d242aBlock Operator
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