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 7012171 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56040359 epoch_slot_no: 139559 block_no: 7011994 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 79421 time: 2022-03-18 12:30:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b9c0e81af58ff6c92f8228f87d7e7730a6d7ab9fe7a313b14ce3fd8c687d3bBlock Operator
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