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 7010694 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56010383 epoch_slot_no: 109583 block_no: 7010517 slot_leader_id: 4563423 size: 80741 time: 2022-03-18 04:11:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b960680836a0db7828432caa356c58a0560855c59b94d31816f61425db31819Block Operator
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