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 7060907 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57072887 epoch_slot_no: 308087 block_no: 7060730 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 79714 time: 2022-03-30 11:19:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x436de5123a6ab75d556db9d5e9cca39a78076fa9f0cc4ae85c5c4f81077ed92dBlock Operator
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