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 7048663 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56813141 epoch_slot_no: 48341 block_no: 7048486 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 77689 time: 2022-03-27 11:10:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68708057db046a61f9b642b5d187a0f78c26ad716f1936172529a16bad435ceaBlock Operator
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