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 7025988 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56336543 epoch_slot_no: 3743 block_no: 7025811 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 76507 time: 2022-03-21 22:47:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7867d678ae05229c59fccf726a665975892384251a89e4edfa27ac6d5b3a5e94Block Operator
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