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 7007094 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 55934976 epoch_slot_no: 34176 block_no: 7006917 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 78688 time: 2022-03-17 07:14:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16d50f8984771c37ce28ca94e880213a008a0b8e5616e7678841f5fadbaaa603Block Operator
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