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 7041771 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 56667453 epoch_slot_no: 334653 block_no: 7041594 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 71116 time: 2022-03-25 18:42:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d2f817b905b79cee5d5d6549f975ad3b94f68c7799402176c9f7d87769ea28Block Operator
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