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 7005668 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55904415 epoch_slot_no: 3615 block_no: 7005491 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 77246 time: 2022-03-16 22:45:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217bc9406ff7855529ba5be07b42441365048b0731095429201629b2fed11e69Block Operator
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