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 7006399 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55920239 epoch_slot_no: 19439 block_no: 7006222 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 48094 time: 2022-03-17 03:08:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff6e95facf7ed0923faedb7d1ce33add8a0c3ffbd258b9d7cefa96658db1191Block Operator
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