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 7044206 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56718023 epoch_slot_no: 385223 block_no: 7044029 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 70996 time: 2022-03-26 08:45:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6996762f6dfe7ea838be986b2326f41e147c0e609f79549450109f1e5c3d8f4Block Operator
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