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 7018120 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56166889 epoch_slot_no: 266089 block_no: 7017943 slot_leader_id: 5568698 size: 80289 time: 2022-03-19 23:39:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a565215dfe2d88dbe02b0991d9471550b164662ef962d2d64eb99a450ae04f8Block Operator
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