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 7007353 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55940967 epoch_slot_no: 40167 block_no: 7007176 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 76243 time: 2022-03-17 08:54:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036e2cac48877ee22e0d868505b15f256ff513473bd34d4c4407b2ea959ff267Block Operator
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