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 7060831 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57071487 epoch_slot_no: 306687 block_no: 7060654 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 80510 time: 2022-03-30 10:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c4617b765a657b045cf1e3fde3a9c8aeb00fafea0bb9c7942f93c0aa94502aBlock Operator
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