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 7024580 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56304755 epoch_slot_no: 403955 block_no: 7024403 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 69555 time: 2022-03-21 13:57:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a9644308924e243c48eff3b04c1618e8a650b08e65e78538194f31dbb72a52Block Operator
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