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 7040350 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 56638830 epoch_slot_no: 306030 block_no: 7040173 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 70866 time: 2022-03-25 10:45:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f667bfcbf9c3688f08a62e6a031ac8e75b92ac6fae5df3529ca5f233e4dabcBlock Operator
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