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 7061653 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57089150 epoch_slot_no: 324350 block_no: 7061476 slot_leader_id: 7061653 size: 80600 time: 2022-03-30 15:50:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eda630ac2b7eb65b1ee7bc346db26af852dbd0694802e6b15c6a008c7c929ebBlock Operator
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