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 7068871 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57240362 epoch_slot_no: 43562 block_no: 7068694 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 40375 time: 2022-04-01 09:50:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c704d8de401f2b67bfa1bf16ec4ca124cf33f6253a53884e63a50dd97ee974Block Operator
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