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 7427020 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 64743714 epoch_slot_no: 202914 block_no: 7426843 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 86320 time: 2022-06-27 06:06:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e691dc5f54e508be275c10786dff568e557a4b69243f6a5ad84c22024ad64cBlock Operator
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