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 7040164 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56635214 epoch_slot_no: 302414 block_no: 7039987 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 55182 time: 2022-03-25 09:45:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fccc85f1e1aa944e619225c4584f35d883a568b4733e992dcfaaf989dbb849aBlock Operator
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