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 7059902 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 57051972 epoch_slot_no: 287172 block_no: 7059725 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 11481 time: 2022-03-30 05:31:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105110848dc410965c22f021c45bd34e361c1fce7ce28d48a5874cd0f861c94eBlock Operator
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