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 7040525 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56642245 epoch_slot_no: 309445 block_no: 7040348 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 68382 time: 2022-03-25 11:42:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9f9af204b714e6a1e4a7800ee2dc50a2fc9f8605f0b45b3a7bb59685a8c2c5cBlock Operator
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