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 7042301 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 56678865 epoch_slot_no: 346065 block_no: 7042124 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 78489 time: 2022-03-25 21:52:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4efc5ffeeff02d138dd386be1c3efa657d8d9546ec1bf0f0a4524038b83eb9f6Block Operator
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