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 7048373 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56807170 epoch_slot_no: 42370 block_no: 7048196 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 80617 time: 2022-03-27 09:31:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce124787178cec29efa14a6f1548f793cb823e5acca87685db23f30a998db18Block Operator
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