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 7030004 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 56422564 epoch_slot_no: 89764 block_no: 7029827 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 78633 time: 2022-03-22 22:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66bdb1a34062f31715a216332a3c1d9b94a87f3e8f2556c8232b281e1d56ec32Block Operator
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