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 7066537 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57192615 epoch_slot_no: 427815 block_no: 7066360 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 79529 time: 2022-03-31 20:35:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0073852adb6a8dcf3c8d1bf3183ff562f9e45f7a8d1154862a4e4b1ed4f6ad2aBlock Operator
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