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 7064964 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57159808 epoch_slot_no: 395008 block_no: 7064787 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 48213 time: 2022-03-31 11:28:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5a3b7619820255f0cf8c2a0a7924f2523a276267b7a4a3d72bad3c78f38dddBlock Operator
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