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 7014685 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56091561 epoch_slot_no: 190761 block_no: 7014508 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 75356 time: 2022-03-19 02:44:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea49295231f2a8a2863d5e7cb418a414b87e050b72f4bea038bc5fbb436deb9aBlock Operator
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