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 7029257 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 56407086 epoch_slot_no: 74286 block_no: 7029080 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 80518 time: 2022-03-22 18:22:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a860f34e8cea24a5ece49528be6162b35f983247296421788d6f070092bdbcBlock Operator
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