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 7018490 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56174740 epoch_slot_no: 273940 block_no: 7018313 slot_leader_id: 6947244 size: 75282 time: 2022-03-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf7c5ffc4d9d74dd94927dd066217bf9742cc3da3a54e46ba8767fa151805c4cBlock Operator
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