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 7048863 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56817683 epoch_slot_no: 52883 block_no: 7048686 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 79741 time: 2022-03-27 12:26:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb064771d4db8c9307c0ed844ea7b3bef2ea71c8be8ee9b2e6771c5193acebc8bBlock Operator
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