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 7046746 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56771904 epoch_slot_no: 7104 block_no: 7046569 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 72623 time: 2022-03-26 23:43:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31935f657076d67f0a6a3466c72d5225599b62a5cf80ee4275a189037298f52Block Operator
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