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 7009658 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55988869 epoch_slot_no: 88069 block_no: 7009481 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 71788 time: 2022-03-17 22:12:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3548578a6788bf9e6ac4403dfdf67c7fcab3b542f13ec471f6c762fbd6f55e18Block Operator
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