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 7425180 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 64702546 epoch_slot_no: 161746 block_no: 7425003 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 86578 time: 2022-06-26 18:40:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620d405b23f8cc7f4ac42d9b4cac346078d30ed93e3a5ffa0ed39f8774dc4b06Block Operator
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