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 7017116 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56145214 epoch_slot_no: 244414 block_no: 7016939 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 77668 time: 2022-03-19 17:38:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f905bb7879d30ead43a336e45f7ce5baf00c5c69be405287c6d4a8d47f171dfBlock Operator
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