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 7041209 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 56655569 epoch_slot_no: 322769 block_no: 7041032 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 80530 time: 2022-03-25 15:24:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05de307d07627dbb63e9cb6f107b06d5935375733ff145f8f97a54812e2a14eBlock Operator
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