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 7014903 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 56096153 epoch_slot_no: 195353 block_no: 7014726 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 40815 time: 2022-03-19 04:00:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b545f3e524e9db613bc43fea34fc63b95fc600c1a47a9b3d235c1812e32c4fBlock Operator
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