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 7063204 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57122160 epoch_slot_no: 357360 block_no: 7063027 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 80597 time: 2022-03-31 01:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7049582f3dfa3999c1e007030d129098ce080a4b6c97a8b6a17d2064a5b249ecBlock Operator
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