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 7025618 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56328078 epoch_slot_no: 427278 block_no: 7025441 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 52546 time: 2022-03-21 20:26:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00774a3775d7d1f8d2b216d511532c32cea1ee7cd4bc65e9bb2c988841330079Block Operator
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