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 7047431 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56786471 epoch_slot_no: 21671 block_no: 7047254 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 78171 time: 2022-03-27 03:46:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3510ca82c83bbfeefa57a5782071c96e520e97abaaebf49e0beaf45729ab0773Block Operator
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