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 7421201 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 64615255 epoch_slot_no: 74455 block_no: 7421024 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 83666 time: 2022-06-25 18:25:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2a2b5cb63f50e88a264a095c90355499ccaf9f313631100f78eab8f19f97a3cBlock Operator
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