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 7064359 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57146618 epoch_slot_no: 381818 block_no: 7064182 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 70631 time: 2022-03-31 07:48:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb101f7d58815b2eb0c2d3fb1c57f1c41c7530841e17d1d3f558423a8bf8ad84dBlock Operator
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