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 7054308 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56931967 epoch_slot_no: 167167 block_no: 7054131 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 67929 time: 2022-03-28 20:10:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfffc69f27f64556713db8ab93f0b9be769576c3c2d46ec756de1a087ce408c95Block Operator
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