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 7429158 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64792424 epoch_slot_no: 251624 block_no: 7428981 slot_leader_id: 4575947 size: 56236 time: 2022-06-27 19:38:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997f99fa77f1be52b055e9c998da6ca045ad12cd321ae83d69a3c1416ec08189Block Operator
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