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 7029457 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56411057 epoch_slot_no: 78257 block_no: 7029280 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 79784 time: 2022-03-22 19:29:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0d014df5aa03f31c972f1ed76f0757693087bb5772bbff2916d62efec43432aBlock Operator
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