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 7064953 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57159619 epoch_slot_no: 394819 block_no: 7064776 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 65145 time: 2022-03-31 11:25:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5801d8eecd42d5f81f741f66df09b406b93ba797098fcf5e543cd5bd31f4c3dBlock Operator
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