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 7018348 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56171879 epoch_slot_no: 271079 block_no: 7018171 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 79768 time: 2022-03-20 01:02:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe26a41adcaae2e4f5df5ee2af50f69a4aba17592357e110065acb4bc9fd48b2aBlock Operator
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