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 7009216 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 55980065 epoch_slot_no: 79265 block_no: 7009039 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 80526 time: 2022-03-17 19:45:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d21cd80e7d7adec1db4baaf0a09bd086771a4118c9ea05e771956722b48ab7bBlock Operator
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