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 7027494 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 56369675 epoch_slot_no: 36875 block_no: 7027317 slot_leader_id: 5284621 size: 72265 time: 2022-03-22 07:59:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda6f12510b1c9635c00f74626bcdc91ee2106e67a541d1db184c5373e9cc0b4cBlock Operator
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