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 7050470 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56850558 epoch_slot_no: 85758 block_no: 7050293 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 80308 time: 2022-03-27 21:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee84f7c7c0de37fed4137f682b0532cbf9a487179c02a1be5933a2f4199b3b3aBlock Operator
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