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 7041286 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56657256 epoch_slot_no: 324456 block_no: 7041109 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 77570 time: 2022-03-25 15:52:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f31f55907d008051ac698ea2b47462be9db591fcc3a9603b5e2fa5793a3b1a9Block Operator
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