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 7021271 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56233117 epoch_slot_no: 332317 block_no: 7021094 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 80497 time: 2022-03-20 18:03:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a679f469e0aae81655fd3aeccfd4a2b88c666f8a00f1f5dbf7f8cade215c56Block Operator
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