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 7019035 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56186101 epoch_slot_no: 285301 block_no: 7018858 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 77410 time: 2022-03-20 04:59:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9fcba7bdb15f0d130b6ce8f5a125cf911a13f614b168548523f8c886dd698cBlock Operator
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