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 7054108 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56927891 epoch_slot_no: 163091 block_no: 7053931 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 79703 time: 2022-03-28 19:03:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1336101381e0758aa91db3b42ac38bf81ec4a6e683037e157d209920a0504db0Block Operator
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