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 7042751 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56687837 epoch_slot_no: 355037 block_no: 7042574 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 72968 time: 2022-03-26 00:22:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05988f2d7e74df8f048c37f7539d4d9ea26fbf5b74f68376bbeb467e73c97953Block Operator
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