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 7017738 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 56158340 epoch_slot_no: 257540 block_no: 7017561 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 80561 time: 2022-03-19 21:17:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39f3aae9d7ebc0760f051e85a0cefb6ad2717bbc843af32be331d2e81db8ab4bBlock Operator
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