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 7007158 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55936519 epoch_slot_no: 35719 block_no: 7006981 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 77082 time: 2022-03-17 07:40:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6943055e164645810b085f450aa6c9338e104d0df9f7f3db1b3cf197476e4ff5Block Operator
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