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 7010685 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56010153 epoch_slot_no: 109353 block_no: 7010508 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 79912 time: 2022-03-18 04:07:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a4c9daf7265b61ce5801fa95cf064bf0f20f4072920095050b0f96358fc737Block Operator
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