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 7008693 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55968771 epoch_slot_no: 67971 block_no: 7008516 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 58886 time: 2022-03-17 16:37:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5332087b9fc658703f8f0f44d3b913920416cab45d60979f1259581c9cf5ba2eBlock Operator
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