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 7059662 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57046458 epoch_slot_no: 281658 block_no: 7059485 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 49147 time: 2022-03-30 03:59:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1390f93c0aaa54b41411eb2d6d827b79ba4f22110a44ff6bde5c5bb3a969f79Block Operator
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