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 7022157 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56252885 epoch_slot_no: 352085 block_no: 7021980 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 67699 time: 2022-03-20 23:32:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f8f11bb6fbc6ba886ab2b695a34fc9aae1d52efb034fd544f487d7a5f8ac17fBlock Operator
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