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 7008359 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55962476 epoch_slot_no: 61676 block_no: 7008182 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 74665 time: 2022-03-17 14:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99532cef7267b07d6a532dc791ab9f37743e894578c8cd445a668a87d78dba0bBlock Operator
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