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 7056060 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56969374 epoch_slot_no: 204574 block_no: 7055883 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 72572 time: 2022-03-29 06:34:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69d22994acd5c1ddd511a5e4993cd0843f1d2eba13a6602502b9cfd6eb846ed9Block Operator
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