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 7419249 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64570259 epoch_slot_no: 29459 block_no: 7419072 slot_leader_id: 7194556 size: 23337 time: 2022-06-25 05:55:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d760c3192a82f139bf1db197a8c85c09cd0a4cf442649d2fd6cb0d48a50a73dBlock Operator
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