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 7421868 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 64630078 epoch_slot_no: 89278 block_no: 7421691 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 79767 time: 2022-06-25 22:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1550275bb4c4b928850a49b6f906285c2796d65149ab20d92f7424d1f4f5b81dBlock Operator
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