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 7423325 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64662681 epoch_slot_no: 121881 block_no: 7423148 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 55499 time: 2022-06-26 07:36:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9245241f9832a202a8a443a4b2d37737760476ff7452fee9146795065cd24762Block Operator
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