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 7004697 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 55884450 epoch_slot_no: 415650 block_no: 7004520 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 75091 time: 2022-03-16 17:12:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa85fd8531a012828156c7806ce2f95ff6530ae39be3009431c3c02dead042899Block Operator
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