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 7042918 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56691204 epoch_slot_no: 358404 block_no: 7042741 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 77797 time: 2022-03-26 01:18:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50d58333c2a367b61867c09782bc9da98f4c67d612ca45675ef2d20f4b4e3dfBlock Operator
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