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 7014697 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56091754 epoch_slot_no: 190954 block_no: 7014520 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 74556 time: 2022-03-19 02:47:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc622e404cc4c98daca0682917d7b0b37523f86ca0d0b91292c90a33a721090fbBlock Operator
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