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 7009727 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55990195 epoch_slot_no: 89395 block_no: 7009550 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 80723 time: 2022-03-17 22:34:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c0603293f4037a9a28388ed748339c73a4efb95d49fbe7da363c1cea8df9a16Block Operator
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