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 7020371 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56214598 epoch_slot_no: 313798 block_no: 7020194 slot_leader_id: 6985545 size: 62833 time: 2022-03-20 12:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34964916ecb8f031ba85d4be32f5f8a23b16fe557638328cd5f57a0dd68ba9c1Block Operator
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