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 7056956 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56988678 epoch_slot_no: 223878 block_no: 7056779 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 78789 time: 2022-03-29 11:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ebba1eb4b0144d049f38ae9cc991b4ee393e8df706b57c0496d8b5dd681cc4aBlock Operator
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