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 7428657 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64780702 epoch_slot_no: 239902 block_no: 7428480 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 86574 time: 2022-06-27 16:23:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2295fb8e447b0c94a1ab7ca849bcde110590ab457ba05d7d21704f626980375eBlock Operator
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