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 7017227 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56147248 epoch_slot_no: 246448 block_no: 7017050 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 71548 time: 2022-03-19 18:12:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe362f9033fee3e096a5033b956dc801264d5419ba06aba4edb3434dc81e226eeBlock Operator
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