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 7040273 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56637451 epoch_slot_no: 304651 block_no: 7040096 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 30330 time: 2022-03-25 10:22:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73d3a281642ee80213c5b0ef8f4d026db3047facc725930d04d1a35393d3a80Block Operator
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