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 7044547 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56725686 epoch_slot_no: 392886 block_no: 7044370 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 49468 time: 2022-03-26 10:52:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c58431bffd6ceb2084e0056ed960c8f4fd59fd84e2e056794b2e40e6dc9dc3Block Operator
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