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 7051428 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56871986 epoch_slot_no: 107186 block_no: 7051251 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 71060 time: 2022-03-28 03:31:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91bf65e4ca5443536f0ee652bcce400734505114b721d269a989f34d3db7f5b8Block Operator
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