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 7017167 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56146052 epoch_slot_no: 245252 block_no: 7016990 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 74142 time: 2022-03-19 17:52:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7eb5665586e8dd69fa2c965457bca30abfab56b3b434fd4a2f9f939e8900e2aBlock Operator
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