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 7429097 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64791153 epoch_slot_no: 250353 block_no: 7428920 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 85635 time: 2022-06-27 19:17:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eaa5016a37b1cacf65b360ef7b32da2c7dc5233ace0476f34ea8817f8c66183Block Operator
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