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 7048009 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56798580 epoch_slot_no: 33780 block_no: 7047832 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 61133 time: 2022-03-27 07:07:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa448d2b06e14869f758fc3ad634d1d218532fd45e74fe659c689c1c921c31b4Block Operator
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