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 7055419 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56955679 epoch_slot_no: 190879 block_no: 7055242 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 67936 time: 2022-03-29 02:46:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834eef90037b703c2ac7b19f07fc8536395ae358c78160d496b57ab3528b4b58Block Operator
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