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 7003845 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55865114 epoch_slot_no: 396314 block_no: 7003668 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 71783 time: 2022-03-16 11:50:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51e2fdf923804724da886fa8e9e489712393f3e2443ef0197b05cbc829f21a5aBlock Operator
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