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 7044642 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56727564 epoch_slot_no: 394764 block_no: 7044465 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 78995 time: 2022-03-26 11:24:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf677a447c1b640bd334764eafb00b3d05026b495a3ffc0d1510fca204c5fed3bBlock Operator
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