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 7064296 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 57145572 epoch_slot_no: 380772 block_no: 7064119 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 80159 time: 2022-03-31 07:31:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3cf2b59b21533b71340c37b24cfe67dfe9f3daacee5ffb8a0f0a9c06225b790Block Operator
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