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 7062586 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57109248 epoch_slot_no: 344448 block_no: 7062409 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 66520 time: 2022-03-30 21:25:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446f5132df058939ac9f3bedce9b5d7f70caba6c49f3a508860c939970af39afBlock Operator
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