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 7042985 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 56692642 epoch_slot_no: 359842 block_no: 7042808 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 79970 time: 2022-03-26 01:42:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b9998d515eabcd013d681d6d29f9a5af1fe7d86ed19bd9f6e5b046b17e94ecfBlock Operator
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