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 7046947 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56776261 epoch_slot_no: 11461 block_no: 7046770 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 75712 time: 2022-03-27 00:55:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeff45cf83fbc6470119837101b9980368f1c724c3f117ea55d0562ab1793ac7dBlock Operator
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