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 7045296 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56741177 epoch_slot_no: 408377 block_no: 7045119 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 80569 time: 2022-03-26 15:11:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100ec11cb5bc81074dcabef127e4ffc69c6abba026d09bc23cb27cee4506809aBlock Operator
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