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 7019165 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56189025 epoch_slot_no: 288225 block_no: 7018988 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 60191 time: 2022-03-20 05:48:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35861e3d161d9d44a53f08db8d5453e911c5e54603507a307d5b2956d7070bfcBlock Operator
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