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 7016736 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56136714 epoch_slot_no: 235914 block_no: 7016559 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 70801 time: 2022-03-19 15:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd770797addb92da65dbaf74034b9f0ed3f6e9023f888772f4ae2ef80a3530fdBlock Operator
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