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 7046985 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56777093 epoch_slot_no: 12293 block_no: 7046808 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 80302 time: 2022-03-27 01:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e97ef7068e54e1d87fb6e13f91fcdcf80578ea7a377a0392e5258723a699a67Block Operator
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