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 7067916 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57221588 epoch_slot_no: 24788 block_no: 7067739 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 80160 time: 2022-04-01 04:37:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f231355dbc4101e332759d53751e99ca7dd8f3f9ba7f87e22d87394de4ad999Block Operator
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