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 7061487 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57085806 epoch_slot_no: 321006 block_no: 7061310 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 75861 time: 2022-03-30 14:54:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4408274bae441180e612cf76654ff8e17265f3401f6bf3f70932113566d9f6Block Operator
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