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 7016877 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56139910 epoch_slot_no: 239110 block_no: 7016700 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 47034 time: 2022-03-19 16:10:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2a2c858e35f6f1b5a546035f27a249290118d9b98e95d31c22264183f87c8deBlock Operator
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