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 7423451 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64665410 epoch_slot_no: 124610 block_no: 7423274 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 72203 time: 2022-06-26 08:21:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ecb3441dedccd39e39326eeb7f2d1addfa5f9b986822ed36311c865f1f7d26Block Operator
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