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 7030959 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56443288 epoch_slot_no: 110488 block_no: 7030782 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 62000 time: 2022-03-23 04:26:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d433219d81a2bbe61e612e5ad8fd9fcc92401b5f43b3b486adf31a3685ad60aBlock Operator
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