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 7019917 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56205045 epoch_slot_no: 304245 block_no: 7019740 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 76450 time: 2022-03-20 10:15:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06caa11b0d5c9dd541b34fc145acfc7225ec1a779a2c0756515ebe0de4217f4aBlock Operator
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