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 7013019 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56057241 epoch_slot_no: 156441 block_no: 7012842 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 46030 time: 2022-03-18 17:12:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09993137f0b43c0d4b34613b35bc3dd7f8c0989d4b83b020028ec5a44d7307dBlock Operator
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