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 7018504 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 56175078 epoch_slot_no: 274278 block_no: 7018327 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 79907 time: 2022-03-20 01:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38899f0b323a2c2142a5dbba077d35e67bca9a2c70525ceb18af7c5ce1f70a7dBlock Operator
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