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 7049161 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56824141 epoch_slot_no: 59341 block_no: 7048984 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 80704 time: 2022-03-27 14:13:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47563694d4e398f063eb7d55bd365bbf2a14d15f7d916c19e15025b8442cad6fBlock Operator
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