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 7017824 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56160230 epoch_slot_no: 259430 block_no: 7017647 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 76804 time: 2022-03-19 21:48:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dc93300750c6ffd9e584bf48f30d78cabc8318835eb3781e4e29d7cef99d9e0Block Operator
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