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 7017698 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56157596 epoch_slot_no: 256796 block_no: 7017521 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 75333 time: 2022-03-19 21:04:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47972be99193265474906aac4a042a0f52d24fc2474e7df61b56d4e26dd6f51dBlock Operator
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