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 7042683 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56686687 epoch_slot_no: 353887 block_no: 7042506 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 66442 time: 2022-03-26 00:02:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf472c96da1b4ed39e960bb73a689904088b071b0bdc34b3d49ce4b5ce0eb411Block Operator
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