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 7420576 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 64600689 epoch_slot_no: 59889 block_no: 7420399 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 88560 time: 2022-06-25 14:23:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff79ec8f0229017a9ff5ac29f67f7210cda3473f4b6bc6e01d587925d573eafdBlock Operator
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