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 7017029 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56143288 epoch_slot_no: 242488 block_no: 7016852 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 72551 time: 2022-03-19 17:06:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd8d554b71d54bd244588dacfc16317177972196de89cfc32c6fe3173de82ffBlock Operator
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