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 7045577 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56746905 epoch_slot_no: 414105 block_no: 7045400 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 77133 time: 2022-03-26 16:46:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc937c315f926273ee6aefb7a8a09b086c0bc54afea1e5e8415e8d028c2cf5eBlock Operator
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