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 7420941 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 64609331 epoch_slot_no: 68531 block_no: 7420764 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 88218 time: 2022-06-25 16:47:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc906fce49ea41e19050bc8d9c1e34ae893e2359ae8ed7206296c1b8894693209Block Operator
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