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 7428606 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64779716 epoch_slot_no: 238916 block_no: 7428429 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 48728 time: 2022-06-27 16:06:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x014c363680d615d1e1dad8aeb82a6dee3e5f62b0c3e95b46ec2ef4f3c955f436Block Operator
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