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 7020245 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56212249 epoch_slot_no: 311449 block_no: 7020068 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 75991 time: 2022-03-20 12:15:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eaea2600c15694e32a76b156f2c7b7b66dfe18d67fbba61d9e8a50fff960dceBlock Operator
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