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 7029943 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56420883 epoch_slot_no: 88083 block_no: 7029766 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 77032 time: 2022-03-22 22:12:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cff45a4f623f685bd938d5a0a0c3b044df9172fe6d136424bbe9c93c063b79eBlock Operator
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