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 7012084 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 56038736 epoch_slot_no: 137936 block_no: 7011907 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 71886 time: 2022-03-18 12:03:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517f08d1c616d4a8d5f2e67c4584896e5e3b129c9da32ce4f6a8b89a70911af0Block Operator
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