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 7040524 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56642238 epoch_slot_no: 309438 block_no: 7040347 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 80592 time: 2022-03-25 11:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fb0067b4a995c31fb4914b8cd8b2ddb18639ad9e06661cec5499f374542349Block Operator
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