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 7009287 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55981456 epoch_slot_no: 80656 block_no: 7009110 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 53112 time: 2022-03-17 20:09:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ae04db08606ddf103d1cef305b278c8b96b15104e3842044da3bc48059e666Block Operator
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