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 7062355 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57104340 epoch_slot_no: 339540 block_no: 7062178 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 68820 time: 2022-03-30 20:03:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d879b13063a5c49f1e0fe18b73ed84f935d91f9a246a49b3a5ebd939f818899Block Operator
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