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 7428074 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64767432 epoch_slot_no: 226632 block_no: 7427897 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 79931 time: 2022-06-27 12:42:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x189f7e7d8eb030f1220223b50b6f317705f4f8408e9ad40b12ee2aeffc93410fBlock Operator
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