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 7056698 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56983055 epoch_slot_no: 218255 block_no: 7056521 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 80414 time: 2022-03-29 10:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f07a4feac2f2ea84c44648c9f257b6df75d1c0570b37407ee067cfb54f9fd81Block Operator
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