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 7040396 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56639952 epoch_slot_no: 307152 block_no: 7040219 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 73587 time: 2022-03-25 11:04:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5cb81f888b7126790e540dd38be580bc997db295a90b38608ae5bea7dd8e8c5Block Operator
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