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 7049099 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56822800 epoch_slot_no: 58000 block_no: 7048922 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 80433 time: 2022-03-27 13:51:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f5247cf2466c73b00959725dfa420eb3e940ff5b717fdb866c22fd5b2ee32bdBlock Operator
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