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 7042400 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56680754 epoch_slot_no: 347954 block_no: 7042223 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 54175 time: 2022-03-25 22:24:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc98f49a4da694d5709c83d9aa91c6ee596c57b46c0c63b6d9573e80ec3960f66Block Operator
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