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 7049504 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56830745 epoch_slot_no: 65945 block_no: 7049327 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 73014 time: 2022-03-27 16:03:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95bd5cf4ed52076295a56b0b5704ad05df8e0cd8bec9dd95083d83752370e01eBlock Operator
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