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 7427727 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64759618 epoch_slot_no: 218818 block_no: 7427550 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 86602 time: 2022-06-27 10:31:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e2d065d18d8656a44fc185bead9a61af5ab616df120e9687784850f05d9030Block Operator
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