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 7017589 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 56154937 epoch_slot_no: 254137 block_no: 7017412 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 80654 time: 2022-03-19 20:20:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98fa811f5179d1b217eb3d46eec7076ce24125d6975b2e4241b50230ef84525fBlock Operator
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