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 7042374 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 56680308 epoch_slot_no: 347508 block_no: 7042197 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 78051 time: 2022-03-25 22:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63f4f12ba9e7d213f46b2b59169b44b18b4f2004675b6c0173fec1016e19d6cBlock Operator
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