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 7017402 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 56151079 epoch_slot_no: 250279 block_no: 7017225 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 79488 time: 2022-03-19 19:16:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x450ec0ce7f3df39f69f4b6c4e03e95e552708aef93e3f0f19a4879fff6e91ec5Block Operator
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