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 7018477 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56174294 epoch_slot_no: 273494 block_no: 7018300 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 66651 time: 2022-03-20 01:43:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cba3a94aa9c95f21b4bc72e1bdbb6b33b0d746b18139007e03f7c16c9a9670aBlock Operator
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