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 7006284 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55917840 epoch_slot_no: 17040 block_no: 7006107 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 72316 time: 2022-03-17 02:28:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1470e1637deaccad10d4e6e24e9b7f2ce653dea9381e9bbaf6841c5cfe29210cBlock Operator
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