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 7006733 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55927091 epoch_slot_no: 26291 block_no: 7006556 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 79716 time: 2022-03-17 05:03:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0868876395f8e5c5a55982a9434b7e424b74d52db1d7503ab6183fc420839d40Block Operator
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