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 7049750 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56836020 epoch_slot_no: 71220 block_no: 7049573 slot_leader_id: 7049750 size: 80492 time: 2022-03-27 17:31:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036c943d0d342206524736e47b30c60e26c1e787643a6f24f1b74eaa19d90e0aBlock Operator
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