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 7421426 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64620809 epoch_slot_no: 80009 block_no: 7421249 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 75824 time: 2022-06-25 19:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d645952fa7fa98bea80e69c4f8ca63db798c91d0f9a850d31d8fce0d87f564Block Operator
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