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 7006150 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 55914794 epoch_slot_no: 13994 block_no: 7005973 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 80082 time: 2022-03-17 01:38:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcddd0376df93010efb6ca8f59fdc22b29837f72938ca7fe76d6ad3644fe3206eBlock Operator
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