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 7051813 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56879760 epoch_slot_no: 114960 block_no: 7051636 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 18118 time: 2022-03-28 05:40:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf62939b99c4d1f9eb20e48af57c73d5447aa5a55ba27ce3a1ec3973b6a663eBlock Operator
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