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 7045004 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 56735211 epoch_slot_no: 402411 block_no: 7044827 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 78372 time: 2022-03-26 13:31:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87b351460ba5b6c23097fbf933cf8e8337c7ea654c5272a50c08c06187f7651Block Operator
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