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 7419220 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64569686 epoch_slot_no: 28886 block_no: 7419043 slot_leader_id: 7314389 size: 13017 time: 2022-06-25 05:46:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d856910f432c6a90c3bbfdd39c224e40c8ec204e1f92a5bf72447698c89fe9Block Operator
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