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 7006568 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55923737 epoch_slot_no: 22937 block_no: 7006391 slot_leader_id: 5731223 size: 80483 time: 2022-03-17 04:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd43b67148ac437fef134cd55f141b7990a94eba0f458a11b7cff68a6d0669edBlock Operator
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