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 7016753 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56137075 epoch_slot_no: 236275 block_no: 7016576 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 65032 time: 2022-03-19 15:22:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49a0b5f9f828913c27bbfd27e580350f01651f0893c5c76dd657f2f46a8b9f4Block Operator
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