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 7422733 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 64649503 epoch_slot_no: 108703 block_no: 7422556 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 19863 time: 2022-06-26 03:56:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3860e24d81bcda20467bb2d9771bf3c0533d5277b616203c2ba9be9bcb0efae6Block Operator
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