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 7419799 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64583115 epoch_slot_no: 42315 block_no: 7419622 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 9158 time: 2022-06-25 09:30:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63898082d5fd7ba75083bb3857f61e226a69ad81be526650fba704199c86164dBlock Operator
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