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 7008684 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55968680 epoch_slot_no: 67880 block_no: 7008507 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 40501 time: 2022-03-17 16:36:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6429b71f95f258dfe9d967584fcd7040dd7bda9b505eb347821bf24446cf27f8Block Operator
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