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 7013151 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 56059794 epoch_slot_no: 158994 block_no: 7012974 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 78855 time: 2022-03-18 17:54:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55fa88edfe9ae2ae6f18da472e36920140af7daab50b0a445b3d94200b7ba0a2Block Operator
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