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 7412797 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64428232 epoch_slot_no: 319432 block_no: 7412620 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 88471 time: 2022-06-23 14:28:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a1eb1661d3500e9eac891d44314da2f57408908a453faf47120a6168e455a5Block Operator
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