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 7020284 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 56212953 epoch_slot_no: 312153 block_no: 7020107 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 76149 time: 2022-03-20 12:27:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30e9122e2ba8f2bc19e98573957adc2065ef372ad3c7905e0a771547c5726aa4Block Operator
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