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 7017640 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56156264 epoch_slot_no: 255464 block_no: 7017463 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 48354 time: 2022-03-19 20:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb05a0b758685c796ae6613308de1c7464ef38f63599b28cc1cb618bf4a7e34e6Block Operator
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