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 7420598 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 64601198 epoch_slot_no: 60398 block_no: 7420421 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 53393 time: 2022-06-25 14:31:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036fcc7940acddeec70846cb2c730e53053c6e85d786b0ae3f13d0e049159f13Block Operator
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