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 7424082 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64678335 epoch_slot_no: 137535 block_no: 7423905 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 1891 time: 2022-06-26 11:57:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59e4bc8ad6cf8afc2041fe7755ec6e79f05f41ac52664772da8c59562d2711e3Block Operator
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