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 7042649 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56685882 epoch_slot_no: 353082 block_no: 7042472 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 77084 time: 2022-03-25 23:49:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3742de65e5e48633c0954e2721ddf044cfc3242e11b242643b41849bb0e63b68Block Operator
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