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 7046398 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56764503 epoch_slot_no: 431703 block_no: 7046221 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 65671 time: 2022-03-26 21:39:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663e5e9135d88a0c02495da6f28991b9abd3e1c3ef855fae318c2bdfa23801ceBlock Operator
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