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 7018487 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56174635 epoch_slot_no: 273835 block_no: 7018310 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 79763 time: 2022-03-20 01:48:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccaa6dc57c50dc2aafef58e1d5ac30a1a96236bed77d4845e2594e3f3e567ba9Block Operator
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