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 7012149 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56040054 epoch_slot_no: 139254 block_no: 7011972 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 40954 time: 2022-03-18 12:25:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cb780334af614cb71c77c8b4e43d9944bcb959e626c1d0f702dd8aa1d03b2bBlock Operator
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