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 7066091 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 57183574 epoch_slot_no: 418774 block_no: 7065914 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 75249 time: 2022-03-31 18:04:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa564a3fbd8d04bb8c7c5e31e07e125f3f252499e680878ee75ceb3557712a6f0Block Operator
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