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 7066463 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57190975 epoch_slot_no: 426175 block_no: 7066286 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 52761 time: 2022-03-31 20:07:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12a10df0e785657a1c3025eb113579bc651cec385490ea89e126a48e9dc80d6Block Operator
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