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 7013145 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56059706 epoch_slot_no: 158906 block_no: 7012968 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 80686 time: 2022-03-18 17:53:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x756989e30a4ae11c0bc07d835a4e9280bb7aeba4093b4bdea373ba1ea22f253dBlock Operator
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