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 7008873 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55972638 epoch_slot_no: 71838 block_no: 7008696 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 80265 time: 2022-03-17 17:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bed643276fcf1f272d13ecc2ca4fe0818f0c895cda9b29adb3a02e5bab00e24Block Operator
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