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 7066694 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57195493 epoch_slot_no: 430693 block_no: 7066517 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 51177 time: 2022-03-31 21:23:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b66c59ee32e886beb70d881fb214aa4479640f917cfb1553e154044c0854e1Block Operator
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