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 7060433 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 57063182 epoch_slot_no: 298382 block_no: 7060256 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 21157 time: 2022-03-30 08:37:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe480906f4cf13bc5d52e0761daa8633f711c79c6938097b1bf4c7dd2fe237b57Block Operator
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