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 7027617 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56372158 epoch_slot_no: 39358 block_no: 7027440 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 49581 time: 2022-03-22 08:40:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a4db72bf68dd6da6c669e372df1201247eb38ceee01a42841590e294bce63cBlock Operator
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