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 7047849 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56794715 epoch_slot_no: 29915 block_no: 7047672 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 64255 time: 2022-03-27 06:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bdc26381bac3654ce04a7603aaae77ec4b82a4b6eb78aed87ca243e99680132Block Operator
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