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 7020608 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56219366 epoch_slot_no: 318566 block_no: 7020431 slot_leader_id: 6110006 size: 80186 time: 2022-03-20 14:14:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885bf7f5963710fc881c22d377ae8b1efe40840903d08663aec1782169f3563bBlock Operator
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