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 7013309 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 56062994 epoch_slot_no: 162194 block_no: 7013132 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 69972 time: 2022-03-18 18:48:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9533c7128fe389727890b7c61e3ec8b2a6c5fce0bd2bf431470234cae65f819eBlock Operator
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