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 7017157 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56145916 epoch_slot_no: 245116 block_no: 7016980 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 76728 time: 2022-03-19 17:50:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc33b994ee1a247b5c9857e0c5b7634e6eb2bc6acdf4330e8760599ea1553a4fBlock Operator
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