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 7062189 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57100987 epoch_slot_no: 336187 block_no: 7062012 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 80497 time: 2022-03-30 19:07:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a1400c58238a0ba37a3f16d6d1cad7d32e0a87c9cf220da96961aab209a475Block Operator
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