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 7004010 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55868853 epoch_slot_no: 400053 block_no: 7003833 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 72462 time: 2022-03-16 12:52:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec903d7301e7ef605b3a608e62b3dd1978f84f8dd8e73800e5072ec0e51578bfBlock Operator
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