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 7017759 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 56158816 epoch_slot_no: 258016 block_no: 7017582 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 73972 time: 2022-03-19 21:25:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5f05d6626ba7e52f87da9bc23d0da46fcf3afd79f7f8d5129ac0a57a695fd11Block Operator
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