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 7068582 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57235033 epoch_slot_no: 38233 block_no: 7068405 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 72847 time: 2022-04-01 08:22:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ed5f1d3d4cd9893314237759c99cbbf01ee6fee8d94cf6ba31d33fc0c6f3c8Block Operator
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