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 7042088 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56674258 epoch_slot_no: 341458 block_no: 7041911 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 70739 time: 2022-03-25 20:35:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c9b1675f9d8a061bfef3a0e4c796486714ba611aa4ff07b6556092763051dcBlock Operator
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