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 7048957 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56819572 epoch_slot_no: 54772 block_no: 7048780 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 76281 time: 2022-03-27 12:57:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3c863466ad62fa4514adcfeed70ca18bce3c9b3708f29d40f9fcf0e5493b80Block Operator
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