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 7008451 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55964290 epoch_slot_no: 63490 block_no: 7008274 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 74172 time: 2022-03-17 15:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64309d6aec98c1724b05f84dda6c871ddfb6ade1c6079f36cb42008c2ca86b00Block Operator
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