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 7041554 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 56662573 epoch_slot_no: 329773 block_no: 7041377 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 72183 time: 2022-03-25 17:21:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971f675b553d4a6815a424b31dfa82131ebaa2fe6c9f7ca5051ef49265361294Block Operator
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