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 7025471 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56324619 epoch_slot_no: 423819 block_no: 7025294 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 76609 time: 2022-03-21 19:28:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44ffbb3235231eebc99d44a0267e92a5077b7fbe79d10b282a73e184f201a669Block Operator
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