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 7012144 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 56039989 epoch_slot_no: 139189 block_no: 7011967 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 80521 time: 2022-03-18 12:24:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0818d03a56b23c481462c5558196c1ee2824c303f5a71acd24af01dc45521aBlock Operator
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