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 7051157 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56865577 epoch_slot_no: 100777 block_no: 7050980 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 80468 time: 2022-03-28 01:44:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54fdf4ffe0d361afb236bfe07018cae0252382b8abed89a5c420de8525f38c29Block Operator
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