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 7047104 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56779873 epoch_slot_no: 15073 block_no: 7046927 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 80688 time: 2022-03-27 01:56:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1bd56a77237d7729f22b4bcde54a3c732d1fcf86b99b53aef36a5f513b6f20Block Operator
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