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 7048008 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56798578 epoch_slot_no: 33778 block_no: 7047831 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 80537 time: 2022-03-27 07:07:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b46ca34057263a0268d681adcade1f0efbae8178cd5a3cb74ce0caa46eb53dBlock Operator
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