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 7058810 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57028787 epoch_slot_no: 263987 block_no: 7058633 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 69499 time: 2022-03-29 23:04:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c9db22a86b0983521ce458f4868b924c01741b9dbb4f2b15d979ae54b45ab4cBlock Operator
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