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 7007703 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55948437 epoch_slot_no: 47637 block_no: 7007526 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 78984 time: 2022-03-17 10:58:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787a1dd111d72c9379471b9923d3aa5ca0a598a9d70ba0b663764ef1486c117cBlock Operator
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