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 7012230 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 56041380 epoch_slot_no: 140580 block_no: 7012053 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 66983 time: 2022-03-18 12:47:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0afe5da3c5ed6e0aa34259912dad9d31eed665951441105e34ee02627343875dBlock Operator
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