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 7423934 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64675740 epoch_slot_no: 134940 block_no: 7423757 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 18910 time: 2022-06-26 11:13:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf1b49f50ad63d1c4a8919cb6d9c48dbaf834a688e4fa1e4767cd9b256e3844Block Operator
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