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 7062711 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 57111995 epoch_slot_no: 347195 block_no: 7062534 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 80513 time: 2022-03-30 22:11:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889e18010dd6530c06d57b9fdf2f2e011592f2d7f0c50d6edb9a2722f1deaec4Block Operator
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