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 7021171 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56231313 epoch_slot_no: 330513 block_no: 7020994 slot_leader_id: 6784864 size: 45669 time: 2022-03-20 17:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8be70392f81a8cd5223e9ed613d09088e7cd0d68338ad1a5b60c2850d0eb3b3Block Operator
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