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 7018468 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 56174158 epoch_slot_no: 273358 block_no: 7018291 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 77625 time: 2022-03-20 01:40:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fdb7c331d97dda6207d57e15e406f5a73152b39767d51e6d83441292f957c5eBlock Operator
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