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 7040447 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56640790 epoch_slot_no: 307990 block_no: 7040270 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 71896 time: 2022-03-25 11:18:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda0e762f96692d9fc37b29f49b12dd0f159e4dde1867498bd012addb89a4bdaBlock Operator
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