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 7046347 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56763547 epoch_slot_no: 430747 block_no: 7046170 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 69228 time: 2022-03-26 21:23:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3fbba32e6530067c6389f648c1b79a62b7233837e182a425e64592d0219d24Block Operator
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