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 7428098 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 64768151 epoch_slot_no: 227351 block_no: 7427921 slot_leader_id: 6795584 size: 88700 time: 2022-06-27 12:54:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac5a02ac40577f1d98d28fefdb46c64ce30a1f4a0cd79cffa0de229b6507b73Block Operator
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