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 7006769 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55927907 epoch_slot_no: 27107 block_no: 7006592 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 49988 time: 2022-03-17 05:16:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d271aa4b14e394001382f001afc77cef7b51d0e156e41d19c7a64946aad70f0Block Operator
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