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 7427739 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64759904 epoch_slot_no: 219104 block_no: 7427562 slot_leader_id: 7427739 size: 64951 time: 2022-06-27 10:36:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc48cc29eb0657b2a862e4a44998c7f6c0eee2d835e0831a44197c45048e6df6Block Operator
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