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 7042754 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56687918 epoch_slot_no: 355118 block_no: 7042577 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 78146 time: 2022-03-26 00:23:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c11f595ce4c76995d6d6f643b344f5c51337f79f99d62e5e6fc8219da80edfBlock Operator
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