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 7429040 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64789842 epoch_slot_no: 249042 block_no: 7428863 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 61946 time: 2022-06-27 18:55:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17dc9786e3009cd7dcddd6708a4f805082f8390a56def4c1753e1324fc4b91baBlock Operator
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