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 7428064 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64767253 epoch_slot_no: 226453 block_no: 7427887 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 52718 time: 2022-06-27 12:39:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3a57d0f5b5436c247647d491d37bb9ae4a162f8a7a6808264d456fc33ed0ddBlock Operator
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