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 7018869 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56182452 epoch_slot_no: 281652 block_no: 7018692 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 67870 time: 2022-03-20 03:59:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16dd6eb70f8b438350df6f54d325ae5f564b12261df0a33fd41f8c127af63f9Block Operator
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