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 7040724 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56645830 epoch_slot_no: 313030 block_no: 7040547 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 73038 time: 2022-03-25 12:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fdb2ce81613b51c5b3cdf99b6bc89615e9e38f41f568a23c3306c3bb73ecc37Block Operator
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