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 7066552 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 57192863 epoch_slot_no: 428063 block_no: 7066375 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 44266 time: 2022-03-31 20:39:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58483f03b7b85d46e8ef86aa74cf1a626ca3d5464b689b061e36ce0c3a374acfBlock Operator
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