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 7048965 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56819780 epoch_slot_no: 54980 block_no: 7048788 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 45231 time: 2022-03-27 13:01:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d39e0f99c55ffae6d382f6c0f9fdc3188f36c809a7257ae404c204703ff50ddBlock Operator
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