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 7012473 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56045931 epoch_slot_no: 145131 block_no: 7012296 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 48534 time: 2022-03-18 14:03:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33ca70f6abbaa6f05c613a1772a00ea7af4f1df39ac7901ab18c2b1e8b8a039Block Operator
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