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 7423081 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 64657456 epoch_slot_no: 116656 block_no: 7422904 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 28015 time: 2022-06-26 06:09:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5796f54623b9b560985e7d5a4cc5f430b67ce581e819942c091421e715187419Block Operator
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