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 7016738 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 56136776 epoch_slot_no: 235976 block_no: 7016561 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 80562 time: 2022-03-19 15:17:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0648abba1334196ae8f9379e17ea60ed9b7c820043461b063ddfa8387cd3f1Block Operator
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