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 7045343 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 56741995 epoch_slot_no: 409195 block_no: 7045166 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 73920 time: 2022-03-26 15:24:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3799365c4f5fba527165d5c53b85e50f3278d5565cc76ed1f1928fb56cf0eb1dBlock Operator
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