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 7064010 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57139610 epoch_slot_no: 374810 block_no: 7063833 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 71054 time: 2022-03-31 05:51:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4b88515934e4f1a450a2f9f710d46eb9b80ed37a9b2b0798f21d669a956cebcBlock Operator
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