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 7055852 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56965119 epoch_slot_no: 200319 block_no: 7055675 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 11673 time: 2022-03-29 05:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475d9294863a1dfa0e7c55acf20ce3f56cbd7f679a6268ecf304b7780f65283cBlock Operator
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