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 7428095 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64767976 epoch_slot_no: 227176 block_no: 7427918 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 87964 time: 2022-06-27 12:51:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a389779773563ff12e214e2a4bb174dd0bf6ffbc2a84839ba595123aee95971Block Operator
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