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 7018773 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56180389 epoch_slot_no: 279589 block_no: 7018596 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 80090 time: 2022-03-20 03:24:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7a20559a99c70cca56bd9afddc6d70c6f119e1df12eb513b0f92d8d855bc55Block Operator
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