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 7049150 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56823837 epoch_slot_no: 59037 block_no: 7048973 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 78125 time: 2022-03-27 14:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7cb2b121a7e66d9a0772e5c3fbf375b7d50657b9ab826c90fe4ea3194943e1Block Operator
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