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 7017810 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56159907 epoch_slot_no: 259107 block_no: 7017633 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 72908 time: 2022-03-19 21:43:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82270410845b2e2b0f846669478f935db78fdc1d94b60aec365f0aa0161b41aBlock Operator
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