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 7022346 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56256845 epoch_slot_no: 356045 block_no: 7022169 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 67660 time: 2022-03-21 00:38:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27dd55772660c2237c4c526200555dbae6eae3aafdd7a940118598198c163646Block Operator
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