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 7040355 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56639040 epoch_slot_no: 306240 block_no: 7040178 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 67036 time: 2022-03-25 10:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0638d8c066c2ab92b0028e177148fd3fb47c61d3ee605610ac4a7b99680844c3Block Operator
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