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 7013173 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56060120 epoch_slot_no: 159320 block_no: 7012996 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 42148 time: 2022-03-18 18:00:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac1892a187ebde5ad4379ab1ff60aef1e2874f956c8c8b401f04819f3b296ff1Block Operator
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