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 7063377 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 57125598 epoch_slot_no: 360798 block_no: 7063200 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 65369 time: 2022-03-31 01:58:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce94895eef81e6bcd8f89b91900f5d6880bf62dab857715554cd65674b17bcdBlock Operator
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