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 7009597 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55987792 epoch_slot_no: 86992 block_no: 7009420 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 70375 time: 2022-03-17 21:54:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17294a1d131385a9e55442874a0b17e0d017d7638ba96af6cdc2297ada32c71bBlock Operator
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