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 7005374 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55898088 epoch_slot_no: 429288 block_no: 7005197 slot_leader_id: 6291967 size: 80639 time: 2022-03-16 20:59:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570eccd33bfd3d52074c9be0d39e3ca39df3ce9a02c6499a73a02abb3f55fa5aBlock Operator
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