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 7018850 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56182125 epoch_slot_no: 281325 block_no: 7018673 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 57448 time: 2022-03-20 03:53:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddc5a16bea131f00167be5bd1c670c66ecfd3b945d87192cbb2089ac6718ed00Block Operator
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