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 7058854 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57029788 epoch_slot_no: 264988 block_no: 7058677 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 45403 time: 2022-03-29 23:21:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa36eb7759d7a64ddaa99ce26a57abf1eff6db4a534be41c74191df8eb4af5590Block Operator
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