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 7057007 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56989601 epoch_slot_no: 224801 block_no: 7056830 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 43849 time: 2022-03-29 12:11:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cd459ca164d3c02e8aa1266e2262c764aa8b06f40bc2deb81d4b2c7984cf14Block Operator
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