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 7042379 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 56680350 epoch_slot_no: 347550 block_no: 7042202 slot_leader_id: 5665391 size: 78246 time: 2022-03-25 22:17:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73d2984a80162e5adcd58937a4598ef7ccc5f0d2edaa901da0a72d7578cb74bfBlock Operator
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