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 7024186 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56296097 epoch_slot_no: 395297 block_no: 7024009 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 72163 time: 2022-03-21 11:33:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79f73ea9995beaf7e0aa17cb35ac14273383978b2f2ef5f5431afe18b0e6633Block Operator
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