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 7046272 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 56761975 epoch_slot_no: 429175 block_no: 7046095 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 79940 time: 2022-03-26 20:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00688ee0217ab3b483a1107a68ea9120138d3fc730ae1d406b92bb17ce550347Block Operator
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