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 7059836 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 57050267 epoch_slot_no: 285467 block_no: 7059659 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 80602 time: 2022-03-30 05:02:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e86102ee550a5edb91d8b46e24adcac0b7e8f2f9f280763d0be5344ed7be5e7Block Operator
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