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 7014978 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56097837 epoch_slot_no: 197037 block_no: 7014801 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 80245 time: 2022-03-19 04:28:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x934d1d2534efe9672ab9c3281e2286b6f9339a18ad247b46011a1ed80151026aBlock Operator
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