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 7424247 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 64681659 epoch_slot_no: 140859 block_no: 7424070 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 10675 time: 2022-06-26 12:52:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23a603a8f7ebef48b764b39be12ec421af66e3366bc8d7b18c614d97ea869f6Block Operator
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