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 7042898 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56690803 epoch_slot_no: 358003 block_no: 7042721 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 46421 time: 2022-03-26 01:11:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3465cd9e7ab380d0ab31fa5eced50ed3156871ed28d1c3476426f4b303f362a0Block Operator
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