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 7017822 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56160208 epoch_slot_no: 259408 block_no: 7017645 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 72889 time: 2022-03-19 21:48:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d9503facba39657bf611f5a0b602e8609f0203477e03cadd378b76971018d96Block Operator
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