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 7041347 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56658463 epoch_slot_no: 325663 block_no: 7041170 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 54142 time: 2022-03-25 16:12:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d03f069a08fe74b3c7c7e84cb1715129d66a78cc43a815d52a7e2d74cbc9871Block Operator
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