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 7059287 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57038826 epoch_slot_no: 274026 block_no: 7059110 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 80599 time: 2022-03-30 01:51:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a2a40d19b9c8cacd12c01a8c0b03576e3a3ccfe0d235e0749e98e2ee2a8124eBlock Operator
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