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 7060630 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57067478 epoch_slot_no: 302678 block_no: 7060453 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 58446 time: 2022-03-30 09:49:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840f5272ca0206353a2e7c6077aa820cd540c3f86b2f7a5e5bd05917c30517baBlock Operator
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