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 7048275 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56804713 epoch_slot_no: 39913 block_no: 7048098 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 61637 time: 2022-03-27 08:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4c1bce2858973ca619ce99d115677ea596d36db0d017f1faadf3ae42cbfa3aBlock Operator
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