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 7012816 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 56053098 epoch_slot_no: 152298 block_no: 7012639 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 50069 time: 2022-03-18 16:03:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d23e5a7ef4d540fd97d2f8b7a6bb0e8bfabadb37d04bb87ad26850fd7f3c0cBlock Operator
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