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 7068157 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57226836 epoch_slot_no: 30036 block_no: 7067980 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 39041 time: 2022-04-01 06:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde92265d130d2317a7d8ad5c1c65c0c8b22f194e2f5a87fa4557026ce63daaeBlock Operator
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