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 7046243 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56761180 epoch_slot_no: 428380 block_no: 7046066 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 45988 time: 2022-03-26 20:44:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7471e72229cd516f9e95ddac275fda3ea95a238fd6514c58ac60c2586870ece0Block Operator
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