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 7011063 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56017876 epoch_slot_no: 117076 block_no: 7010886 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 54234 time: 2022-03-18 06:16:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd42091ac0a8bd4dae766dcd80635ab0f865b1ac966648faae57b59232826632eBlock Operator
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