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 7040335 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 56638499 epoch_slot_no: 305699 block_no: 7040158 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 80608 time: 2022-03-25 10:39:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cdb5ddb376397455f8914ca8b395fa01f7cbe8bba8921a22e883456e1a59ac5Block Operator
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