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 7017104 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56144969 epoch_slot_no: 244169 block_no: 7016927 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 57438 time: 2022-03-19 17:34:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd241beda35caf86526de52cd7be49596f98937f66e141f358ea8e3a2e7a840b8Block Operator
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