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 7019149 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56188753 epoch_slot_no: 287953 block_no: 7018972 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 53110 time: 2022-03-20 05:44:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d0507ee266753f4a71487a5afb88add6e9014822cd74599860f5b2d9b6c8f3eBlock Operator
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