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 7022600 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56262088 epoch_slot_no: 361288 block_no: 7022423 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 52526 time: 2022-03-21 02:06:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810fcac126ca5f45ebc33380896e6176d9363047f4079f9c6f99d1111eb63070Block Operator
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