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 7053168 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56907024 epoch_slot_no: 142224 block_no: 7052991 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 78032 time: 2022-03-28 13:15:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f3ca242f10a554981f1d1022e2edb4611101f596a7b5893c04fd1e2fdf8836eBlock Operator
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