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 7428446 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64776508 epoch_slot_no: 235708 block_no: 7428269 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 29330 time: 2022-06-27 15:13:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed71fc4ff3836f25c26d0fda1d21b6b2c1c93392e4ccf5018395540a5aa12daBlock Operator
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