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 7040196 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 56635798 epoch_slot_no: 302998 block_no: 7040019 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 1540 time: 2022-03-25 09:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c69da57245e595f04b918900c4ec65fc989d190a56a1080c20b5776605255eBlock Operator
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