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 7015436 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56108651 epoch_slot_no: 207851 block_no: 7015259 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 76833 time: 2022-03-19 07:29:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324ee886c88cb9ab5925d8d31292707cd26a26965bcfe714210911bdf6578177Block Operator
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