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 7055765 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56963076 epoch_slot_no: 198276 block_no: 7055588 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 45631 time: 2022-03-29 04:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27fd9e6b09ee49a0f97a496d5e187baaa1ac2a55bd5deb6508d819661d6fc420Block Operator
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