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 7022446 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56258809 epoch_slot_no: 358009 block_no: 7022269 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 72600 time: 2022-03-21 01:11:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6073501445a95f76266b320d4c18c91bd1569139037fe2213af28afb66ac6bcaBlock Operator
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