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 7016718 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 56136298 epoch_slot_no: 235498 block_no: 7016541 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 79035 time: 2022-03-19 15:09:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c476f741e204eb9f32dc808a4f4df55e652ef5f505cd3c4a6e04491ef3a5207Block Operator
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