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 7029714 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 56416221 epoch_slot_no: 83421 block_no: 7029537 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 66538 time: 2022-03-22 20:55:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1c8bc050e932a138502d9ebdef23f511874534a3dd5f6c633e23781536be1eBlock Operator
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