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 7064299 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 57145608 epoch_slot_no: 380808 block_no: 7064122 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 72402 time: 2022-03-31 07:31:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1343323447b26e5034fc8242bc36a7f93d328010d96e6a40eb12aef7e4fe43f9Block Operator
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