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 7044609 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56726918 epoch_slot_no: 394118 block_no: 7044432 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 77955 time: 2022-03-26 11:13:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56d5c4e12867299382f57c0441740bda8f5bfea81fd213f50c77cec9bab24eeBlock Operator
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