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 7008867 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 55972564 epoch_slot_no: 71764 block_no: 7008690 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 78418 time: 2022-03-17 17:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9fa2359bbbb432622d7afd69b46ae5c88c5689aa1a70ff317f7c5d2ec37f11cBlock Operator
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