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 7017431 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 56151571 epoch_slot_no: 250771 block_no: 7017254 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 79851 time: 2022-03-19 19:24:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5899bccdeca30d54ab37e2e0c3fe9a6b15ad0623e5b5d14f13065c552441b2d8Block Operator
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