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 7059157 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57036114 epoch_slot_no: 271314 block_no: 7058980 slot_leader_id: 6847501 size: 78973 time: 2022-03-30 01:06:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x998ec7a542a63f433a8b5bf6c4a45d2c052a3eed690e09b509e1237e87a60ec1Block Operator
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