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 7049877 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 56838784 epoch_slot_no: 73984 block_no: 7049700 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 80594 time: 2022-03-27 18:17:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b69f2b76929f246e63c09fc3f5d13ce1b9425402f8cc4386da950a74b974d8bBlock Operator
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