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 7014029 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56077402 epoch_slot_no: 176602 block_no: 7013852 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 79132 time: 2022-03-18 22:48:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c93ec70080df4c32a98c6a9af00b4c4cd42c786d67f6ae69a1cbc25f72e2163Block Operator
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