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 7050357 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56848198 epoch_slot_no: 83398 block_no: 7050180 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 68381 time: 2022-03-27 20:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26613f72a62824376486d82e71a7f77ac6f4afcb87e31ba5121864d4b8f37accBlock Operator
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