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 7058395 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57019753 epoch_slot_no: 254953 block_no: 7058218 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 45879 time: 2022-03-29 20:34:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed62414bb76936fa8da632a897d5ca59d47de8c283bb747b25442fa4c9d2aecBlock Operator
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