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 7050387 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56848885 epoch_slot_no: 84085 block_no: 7050210 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 74894 time: 2022-03-27 21:06:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d1ed6d92af6faa1ae1abb35f14007df0a5b3d7acfdff51974ffa1e7c7d10588Block Operator
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