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 7428317 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 64773363 epoch_slot_no: 232563 block_no: 7428140 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 23983 time: 2022-06-27 14:20:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ec7efdbc8c7b37e2c7c11a4269d78fbd12454e127a4bacead5a518019685b0Block Operator
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