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 7027267 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56364650 epoch_slot_no: 31850 block_no: 7027090 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 77392 time: 2022-03-22 06:35:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b03ac8d4fe88092b29c4f38ca6df095df1e773f224b21af366d810e850e8d8eBlock Operator
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