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 7040593 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56643252 epoch_slot_no: 310452 block_no: 7040416 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 76422 time: 2022-03-25 11:59:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5d70a81aeb68b4cf2d7cd01af724722c05675bc2233324c5448cfb1a88e7edbBlock Operator
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