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 7039962 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 56630491 epoch_slot_no: 297691 block_no: 7039785 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 62422 time: 2022-03-25 08:26:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40cb0a9f28bf13a84a3bc8b84a74f3342b50d87630f5a15f6769c4016dd8898cBlock Operator
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