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 7069845 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57260823 epoch_slot_no: 64023 block_no: 7069668 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 75523 time: 2022-04-01 15:31:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf21998d1372f18795ca6a694a64e1ed48130ba08dfd7e23b35e6af1c7fb0e1fBlock Operator
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