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 7060250 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57058932 epoch_slot_no: 294132 block_no: 7060073 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 72906 time: 2022-03-30 07:27:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd848aa288f79ccc310232cf38239320e687902d63096c811ea00aaf8ad54b0Block Operator
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