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 7045491 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56744994 epoch_slot_no: 412194 block_no: 7045314 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 74063 time: 2022-03-26 16:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b4800633d114d98bd778f1160166337df8f35e59999d1fbc4e7a82d81174abBlock Operator
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