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 7428787 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64784056 epoch_slot_no: 243256 block_no: 7428610 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 52242 time: 2022-06-27 17:19:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b4701832646174372e7993c1dda10dbbcfc6c3f445439e97bf246ba2af491aeBlock Operator
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