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 7014838 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 56094760 epoch_slot_no: 193960 block_no: 7014661 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 75533 time: 2022-03-19 03:37:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3785893ac67fc9fcaffdea3e0754e6d81c6ab0011bde5d82b0fd2dead836cb33Block Operator
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