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 7428031 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64766448 epoch_slot_no: 225648 block_no: 7427854 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 65905 time: 2022-06-27 12:25:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b959212d0e2c7497bf95424d8fc5c0ab6fc5ee4a979a25a0e9c5838960365e4Block Operator
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