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 7426433 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64730569 epoch_slot_no: 189769 block_no: 7426256 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 24656 time: 2022-06-27 02:27:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd2a6849ece1e281d197274954b7eb1a518f37121eb6eda72bc2e503e13be20Block Operator
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