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 7004496 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 55880126 epoch_slot_no: 411326 block_no: 7004319 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 76551 time: 2022-03-16 16:00:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa542438c094a3fc0b22d7c24e74c7937cf600ab146b587cf75147c9292fbe818Block Operator
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