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 7025094 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56316554 epoch_slot_no: 415754 block_no: 7024917 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 76607 time: 2022-03-21 17:14:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc3a21fc9a80a8f1756a9a284521026d6c38ff0a1a19233390dafbb3998d9a0Block Operator
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