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 7420039 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64588284 epoch_slot_no: 47484 block_no: 7419862 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 8837 time: 2022-06-25 10:56:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7a8e5c70a2ec77b4af8f742bb9622c54e59ee1d7cf2189a307ee96492a617cBlock Operator
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