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 7015974 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 56120283 epoch_slot_no: 219483 block_no: 7015797 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 80424 time: 2022-03-19 10:42:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e21f17216dafa8dcdd6d51e33811ff8c22f6eac8d48f85e490191b61ea2b24cBlock Operator
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