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 7059960 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 57053033 epoch_slot_no: 288233 block_no: 7059783 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 17355 time: 2022-03-30 05:48:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a71bc5a2ad478981621e037ce793726574971b9dde7c22d59c6e6abc2a1da98Block Operator
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