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 7058240 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 57016352 epoch_slot_no: 251552 block_no: 7058063 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79873 time: 2022-03-29 19:37:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3adfa65a17c620b1270f05c78c8c109533f9973334b2a13b2a6419165118061Block Operator
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