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 7040839 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56648098 epoch_slot_no: 315298 block_no: 7040662 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 79125 time: 2022-03-25 13:19:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f64bdf1e1e9dd3a585bdba9d98462469746ac2de808594090988023d3bf4a5eBlock Operator
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