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 7042231 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56677411 epoch_slot_no: 344611 block_no: 7042054 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 80303 time: 2022-03-25 21:28:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8191fe4151ce9a8f747b3fefcd6e8bd73634dd221db13ae421f834170b86eb36Block Operator
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