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 7040507 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56641851 epoch_slot_no: 309051 block_no: 7040330 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 74163 time: 2022-03-25 11:35:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377aa96c5f9cacb6b404e3c5e4752b7f4633ef11523a854d7279c480ba09f9e2Block Operator
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