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 7044268 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 56719509 epoch_slot_no: 386709 block_no: 7044091 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 79664 time: 2022-03-26 09:10:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948daaab21f3ea848798353603e35551eb2b68e2f1f055138ea4e47f1bc0dbf7Block Operator
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