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 7009574 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55987485 epoch_slot_no: 86685 block_no: 7009397 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 52591 time: 2022-03-17 21:49:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9be1bd995d0256dfe9b5387b49ea8e1dc6b04303c7ceed75788f7c6d95a7f28Block Operator
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