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 7008562 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55966185 epoch_slot_no: 65385 block_no: 7008385 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 73980 time: 2022-03-17 15:54:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c262ffe58fe8f07edf6cf3d27aaa562f6d0afee85c17ec9fd4810f871be9e8eBlock Operator
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