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 7012240 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56041496 epoch_slot_no: 140696 block_no: 7012063 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 43449 time: 2022-03-18 12:49:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0ff4447a349e0598dcc6d0816b2418403e0fcab1f7c04d3f9f90be719c55245Block Operator
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