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 7426181 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64725251 epoch_slot_no: 184451 block_no: 7426004 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 88933 time: 2022-06-27 00:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb092e77f24a31ec918d321125ac0ac627cef22e636adf75fb3f7548ddaf70f2Block Operator
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