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 7017709 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56157810 epoch_slot_no: 257010 block_no: 7017532 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 63540 time: 2022-03-19 21:08:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38965e578f69e5a3fab886e52e9ee1df0c81562373d49f8ea6daa36ed7a939a9Block Operator
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