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 7043407 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56701186 epoch_slot_no: 368386 block_no: 7043230 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 78987 time: 2022-03-26 04:04:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b0893e97f4f1f7c6573554dfc0b134a684f6de6f23f97059bd2f66105a34a4Block Operator
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