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 7425012 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 64698537 epoch_slot_no: 157737 block_no: 7424835 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 86579 time: 2022-06-26 17:33:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c449e45b1877dc626fc460334d42348fb53f6d7e39364f2745b226fdbc1b3bfBlock Operator
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