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 7004615 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55882750 epoch_slot_no: 413950 block_no: 7004438 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 78945 time: 2022-03-16 16:44:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91b617edbc650a2d5e51a7b71bfe51ef205cc2fc33ec676e1deee1f09501d553Block Operator
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