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 7044639 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 56727496 epoch_slot_no: 394696 block_no: 7044462 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 69123 time: 2022-03-26 11:23:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c956aef9fc37437c72bc5f13936e1327bd6206477d1d6b20fd05e50940938e9Block Operator
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