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 7041139 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 56654298 epoch_slot_no: 321498 block_no: 7040962 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 70521 time: 2022-03-25 15:03:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd96693c6769bc723d5ffd28dbbdd3da34ebe7ae3a507f28d712a65e9bd36e7cBlock Operator
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