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 7046598 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56768670 epoch_slot_no: 3870 block_no: 7046421 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 80675 time: 2022-03-26 22:49:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc39ac2843870472ad365c14168b51d798350b661854470aca86aac12e69d5532Block Operator
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