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 7054618 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56938139 epoch_slot_no: 173339 block_no: 7054441 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 70233 time: 2022-03-28 21:53:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74b6e3862688b070c4c8ed1ad682b8975f127f17d1ed7d526f2d6bc7a06332aBlock Operator
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