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 7010947 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 56015742 epoch_slot_no: 114942 block_no: 7010770 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 78412 time: 2022-03-18 05:40:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc11379267f26ce2ad48c09359d58da634ea778b46303f3ea60fe767db3b21164Block Operator
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