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 7015798 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 56116194 epoch_slot_no: 215394 block_no: 7015621 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 57180 time: 2022-03-19 09:34:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e04872102ffeb1be7d47edb81bf11dc9432841935c910ecb9244c92dd07781fBlock Operator
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