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 7022617 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56262497 epoch_slot_no: 361697 block_no: 7022440 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 77515 time: 2022-03-21 02:13:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8083bd7189eefbb32bd69375e9832fdb6b6bb20de21d977bc390d127615ecaBlock Operator
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