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 7029148 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 56404754 epoch_slot_no: 71954 block_no: 7028971 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 75859 time: 2022-03-22 17:44:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71a9125baa4d7b8ce7e9100814ed020409384a313076acb1a451ffc46b7be5d8Block Operator
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