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 7068043 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 57224517 epoch_slot_no: 27717 block_no: 7067866 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 78131 time: 2022-04-01 05:26:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f79ea29ee60809e43adcb0bd75eb0231e1dee9b48271fb8e80425a42b34433Block Operator
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