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 7009015 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55975654 epoch_slot_no: 74854 block_no: 7008838 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 77203 time: 2022-03-17 18:32:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58af80fae63cedb7ff18c8618d97910c94d4942b0e8396553e3128f1961c7a6Block Operator
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