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 7047258 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 56782833 epoch_slot_no: 18033 block_no: 7047081 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 76514 time: 2022-03-27 02:45:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd47dc3a214cdcad1f62b2e180da77825bc0fbdae638e4522e956eb19ed953c44Block Operator
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