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 7044260 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56719342 epoch_slot_no: 386542 block_no: 7044083 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 80733 time: 2022-03-26 09:07:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc8c636233f07f8f3285a00074ce7dbd9a113a4243e7eca57390284e57f9742eBlock Operator
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