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 7048038 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 56799380 epoch_slot_no: 34580 block_no: 7047861 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 76773 time: 2022-03-27 07:21:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171497087512e3d1b2ed0994117c46444d21336a347de94e251ce7354048a043Block Operator
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