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 7024987 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 56314192 epoch_slot_no: 413392 block_no: 7024810 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 75699 time: 2022-03-21 16:34:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88edb784c6f2f843f852e44f221b1e7d2621af89ef7de7f01ea89a75489d2d52Block Operator
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