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 7017764 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 56158972 epoch_slot_no: 258172 block_no: 7017587 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 79162 time: 2022-03-19 21:27:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9863e7503b89cae4aefaf258bcb3ca016ce09565c5ad932c50c9d1ab4520f2a9Block Operator
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