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 7040576 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56642992 epoch_slot_no: 310192 block_no: 7040399 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 72650 time: 2022-03-25 11:54:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8ae840941b2abae65b0bbc7c44f4a741535f79a365dba879cc83b97602541fBlock Operator
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