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 7068789 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 57238811 epoch_slot_no: 42011 block_no: 7068612 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 72430 time: 2022-04-01 09:25:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d0a918078b26142a1efcc4114c59fbc4b962966b0313da32ef630edf972330cBlock Operator
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