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 7009091 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55977257 epoch_slot_no: 76457 block_no: 7008914 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 50575 time: 2022-03-17 18:59:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888dcad6c5e04f2a8b2e077334fa8656fbcce20964a9d83ba474e02f3b517ddfBlock Operator
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