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 7018377 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56172252 epoch_slot_no: 271452 block_no: 7018200 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 79679 time: 2022-03-20 01:09:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4edfc18f3963367fd269e85b45cb2ffb85e504ec5cf25cfde0214dc104bad63dBlock Operator
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