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 7058257 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57016669 epoch_slot_no: 251869 block_no: 7058080 slot_leader_id: 7012819 size: 54081 time: 2022-03-29 19:42:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa718594b049fe4f5802e84713287edadd7136377758a0be3d0506ccbe14ccacdBlock Operator
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