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 7426151 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64724450 epoch_slot_no: 183650 block_no: 7425974 slot_leader_id: 7194556 size: 82610 time: 2022-06-27 00:45:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d0a99b8368a47dd8b5bec92683c2e156a4867830d0db79653230a6f720f6b3Block Operator
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