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 7046428 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56765189 epoch_slot_no: 389 block_no: 7046251 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 80741 time: 2022-03-26 21:51:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1059183ca5be2cd7f7890653072afd4dfdc77796a969825363e78b5bd293916eBlock Operator
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