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 7062716 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57112064 epoch_slot_no: 347264 block_no: 7062539 slot_leader_id: 5348963 size: 71812 time: 2022-03-30 22:12:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9bc4a43e29d94fa52f9a6792caac4042256ae0d6b94016f5c473e5916752e2dBlock Operator
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