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 7040370 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 56639308 epoch_slot_no: 306508 block_no: 7040193 slot_leader_id: 4557189 size: 80466 time: 2022-03-25 10:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32754ab18b421874388102a506724987f78d548bac57c32c022e74445146c010Block Operator
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