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 7424353 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 64684184 epoch_slot_no: 143384 block_no: 7424176 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 86276 time: 2022-06-26 13:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8311caed0d1ff8c5429e9767ec473da1355b230464b67467a7e183d33684ef29Block Operator
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