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 7003686 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55861650 epoch_slot_no: 392850 block_no: 7003509 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 80554 time: 2022-03-16 10:52:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4838a308a60138f836d4e1f2c8c483b5cb920f106e708b57d7d0d8f11d98030aBlock Operator
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