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 7052761 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56898870 epoch_slot_no: 134070 block_no: 7052584 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 80608 time: 2022-03-28 10:59:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60746e8d04a839c9f419c97e732f7403d99ef0e81b6947fcbff5107afe80e557Block Operator
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