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 7057369 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56997532 epoch_slot_no: 232732 block_no: 7057192 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 79606 time: 2022-03-29 14:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x965c9938c8b390a1bd7a8c4934cef12ef849ea12f51e99dcfdcc08b8cf608b76Block Operator
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