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 7005436 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55899677 epoch_slot_no: 430877 block_no: 7005259 slot_leader_id: 5020382 size: 72902 time: 2022-03-16 21:26:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b303d88af6073dfd9c558755145b73ef6110f782c388ee587a9280d1a004863Block Operator
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