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 7047586 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 56789818 epoch_slot_no: 25018 block_no: 7047409 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 33876 time: 2022-03-27 04:41:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e30d9b60641855c3094d0a27d8dfc341b8099783ebf93fd523a4684ae67d89bBlock Operator
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