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 7425091 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 64700184 epoch_slot_no: 159384 block_no: 7424914 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 88320 time: 2022-06-26 18:01:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x909ee940c6d3d7e66ff8a7a1a1796078aae76d98c4043be4ad97daa42fc357cbBlock Operator
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