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 7418697 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 64559245 epoch_slot_no: 18445 block_no: 7418520 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 85231 time: 2022-06-25 02:52:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd019385b869b682595fb381a4dcbe0d464ada69016d965f0014d15858d285d3eBlock Operator
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