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 7019390 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 56193977 epoch_slot_no: 293177 block_no: 7019213 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 74058 time: 2022-03-20 07:11:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2829cc540955625c3c293a42387a41684d0e64e2ec7d3c8a8b3579aca67e339Block Operator
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