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 7067715 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57217265 epoch_slot_no: 20465 block_no: 7067538 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 57443 time: 2022-04-01 03:25:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd954d7cef52d941c70b0d0a9c7f1dca9ca4ea43e9f8f561cd05b27ad6a52c1cdBlock Operator
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