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 7020267 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 56212526 epoch_slot_no: 311726 block_no: 7020090 slot_leader_id: 5393947 size: 8895 time: 2022-03-20 12:20:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104828491f01edfd7c839f463454cb28499d4c23fc1bc08f087ef9e232b2528bBlock Operator
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