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 7045315 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56741515 epoch_slot_no: 408715 block_no: 7045138 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 76697 time: 2022-03-26 15:16:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd25f993ff9f2f79e19714ffcd2fad790dad758bc03fbfc43ca847c0c6a9d3d63Block Operator
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