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 7042214 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 56676940 epoch_slot_no: 344140 block_no: 7042037 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 52541 time: 2022-03-25 21:20:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b33f4aa2fe4b2f4e0161f7e5e230a2a8b4d500f203f21696290ff72e455adaBlock Operator
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