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 7023151 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 56274467 epoch_slot_no: 373667 block_no: 7022974 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 2500 time: 2022-03-21 05:32:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a01578fb9aa6363dc4fd14e1dda14eae3a0381f8c36c051d062f7af49a37bf6Block Operator
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