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 7008978 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 55974861 epoch_slot_no: 74061 block_no: 7008801 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 80002 time: 2022-03-17 18:19:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x113380e0cb5807f5d289ee0e037e964e439e5da4e72c968a5c7a576abe0ad2e0Block Operator
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