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 7042564 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56684052 epoch_slot_no: 351252 block_no: 7042387 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 69882 time: 2022-03-25 23:19:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08f21831bd0a9fbb0942b4082a4c52c067df47ec72fab1bc949af6cdf6e1291bBlock Operator
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