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 7023167 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56274670 epoch_slot_no: 373870 block_no: 7022990 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 75738 time: 2022-03-21 05:36:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a2614e712f42e1c24bf3fab78980e62726dafd5962a36a0edb5d5362f75d04bBlock Operator
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