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 7422418 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64642443 epoch_slot_no: 101643 block_no: 7422241 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 9519 time: 2022-06-26 01:58:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed2aaecaec257d85d234d95e2b1f19e0ed8fe4da21c2e81c8e0858e7ffa6c30Block Operator
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