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 7059472 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57042523 epoch_slot_no: 277723 block_no: 7059295 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 74547 time: 2022-03-30 02:53:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15da950f582a1b12b086b95c5fd13e3f73f3aa034e9ee8b63639ddaf1b043d4dBlock Operator
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