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 7006622 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55924742 epoch_slot_no: 23942 block_no: 7006445 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 78437 time: 2022-03-17 04:23:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa3eb626d1c468afe46be1f15b4705754bebe8a1667f08433f7a7bb05af0703Block Operator
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