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 7056192 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 56972149 epoch_slot_no: 207349 block_no: 7056015 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 58470 time: 2022-03-29 07:20:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x698cc968a1867b412f3c2ad5974621e0c74676bd40a3d68b13f54e174cb2e0e2Block Operator
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