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 7047353 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56784977 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 7047176 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 78474 time: 2022-03-27 03:21:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21038e7f708e8c94cf03deaee5b985de2e2969ec7629579a5c8d1a1aac2247c5Block Operator
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