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 7018577 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 56176548 epoch_slot_no: 275748 block_no: 7018400 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 73262 time: 2022-03-20 02:20:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55844e45fe8648b05a3dd866e7bdf7ed2ab6e09bacce3cd4a2b57b4e526c757aBlock Operator
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