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 7024315 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56298862 epoch_slot_no: 398062 block_no: 7024138 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 79768 time: 2022-03-21 12:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130316d5658f403e8f74c56a54a45072c62128ef28830aa4c9965c014e282c2fBlock Operator
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