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 7054214 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 56929964 epoch_slot_no: 165164 block_no: 7054037 slot_leader_id: 7029656 size: 79474 time: 2022-03-28 19:37:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7819b59bf4518dc78aac04204a518bd152c03b1e677ac71423acd53cafbd8bf3Block Operator
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