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 7012168 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56040326 epoch_slot_no: 139526 block_no: 7011991 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 80380 time: 2022-03-18 12:30:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f450e1e7611a9947054f401c442f5276e15d50f1998bdc7e83d2e53b10a492cBlock Operator
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