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 7040471 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56641206 epoch_slot_no: 308406 block_no: 7040294 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 71744 time: 2022-03-25 11:24:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0860233ee698bd3f3195e034eea5f0ce54721a55a54e374461a0d45649b8f8cbBlock Operator
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