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 7041785 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56667721 epoch_slot_no: 334921 block_no: 7041608 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 69245 time: 2022-03-25 18:46:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc02a1e4b54b86f5dd3ae0c7b8ac698991a5ba807e828d0798f19fd8e7040aa3dBlock Operator
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