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 7427512 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64754811 epoch_slot_no: 214011 block_no: 7427335 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 27754 time: 2022-06-27 09:11:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a982b963324286ea05dacfea627293b23ec8c9798e222d477fb2478e3d73d11Block Operator
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