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 7042609 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 56685017 epoch_slot_no: 352217 block_no: 7042432 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 80642 time: 2022-03-25 23:35:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611deae10b6478281a60c83134d00c032d560c05aa6b7d7e49170e9d6848aa2aBlock Operator
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