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 7029040 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 56402037 epoch_slot_no: 69237 block_no: 7028863 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 69981 time: 2022-03-22 16:58:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a37259b458768b415fa3810c6403fcab4340ef3f8788fa21e304279b11c4f1Block Operator
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