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 7017855 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 56160960 epoch_slot_no: 260160 block_no: 7017678 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 73433 time: 2022-03-19 22:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40abfcc7e9695a0044a62a76a99e7f22703c550c98d57ea325a0be15aa9fd96Block Operator
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