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 7013788 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56072877 epoch_slot_no: 172077 block_no: 7013611 slot_leader_id: 5907585 size: 46196 time: 2022-03-18 21:32:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56c498733263151cad71ef0bac9d8a86e937d57665aadc29cd2eeadb2eaef6afBlock Operator
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