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 7020398 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56215042 epoch_slot_no: 314242 block_no: 7020221 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 19439 time: 2022-03-20 13:02:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cdfb1b490fa58bce2fa484171d0d7a3b2ed666e02daefc1dd7577647ca69b50Block Operator
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