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 7040284 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56637610 epoch_slot_no: 304810 block_no: 7040107 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 70827 time: 2022-03-25 10:25:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe511d72f77d3e235bf070f6da6c78b8d7841380b0727785a1df1df3e4588f1f0Block Operator
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