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 7028846 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56398077 epoch_slot_no: 65277 block_no: 7028669 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 47024 time: 2022-03-22 15:52:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x302d157fe9732103935daa767d6bab3aec6d8e05d55e3e5b2b5bb05e5d56bbdcBlock Operator
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