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 7040028 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 56632190
epoch_slot_no: 299390
block_no: 7039851
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 70123
time: 2022-03-25 08:54:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2a6a7e9f671aa5b3a2dd447dcc1d555fee2650db07c76d364af89dca760fe6cf
Block Operator
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