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 7065343 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 57167412 epoch_slot_no: 402612 block_no: 7065166 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 68462 time: 2022-03-31 13:35:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5427bef065ce45a5e537507bbd582929c1ed8add7a5cc8bbf9ffac3f92eb0e5eBlock Operator
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