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 7040274 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 56637454 epoch_slot_no: 304654 block_no: 7040097 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 51372 time: 2022-03-25 10:22:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e942e7cae69a8e8772b76582d7bc40db1f3c57029ca1c0d226703bacd97bd8eBlock Operator
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