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 7040243 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56636745 epoch_slot_no: 303945 block_no: 7040066 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 77179 time: 2022-03-25 10:10:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x685973c11ffdc2e3b78aae5f5c9e7432959cd61cfd7cb6c14e1a94ed726859d0Block Operator
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