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 7009627 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55988285 epoch_slot_no: 87485 block_no: 7009450 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 79951 time: 2022-03-17 22:02:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x540d68a7071d7cf8f060ccd62cfdc9d3a0c827212729febcfdd121faebb71171Block Operator
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