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 7004512 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55880489 epoch_slot_no: 411689 block_no: 7004335 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 78371 time: 2022-03-16 16:06:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8cc890aa3dc9afc37d6f946b6b6eef26a607ad2bad34ea792fec3ae9ae37441Block Operator
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