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 7420541 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64599664 epoch_slot_no: 58864 block_no: 7420364 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88358 time: 2022-06-25 14:05:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa3a7575768555352e03523544dfd2efd2374c6e86ee3d49ad68f547478cae1fBlock Operator
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