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 7044093 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56715449 epoch_slot_no: 382649 block_no: 7043916 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 73178 time: 2022-03-26 08:02:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e746e719ad8e75aebc82287ebb0a9d54894d4e8d97437e71310d866bda16e8Block Operator
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