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 7429174 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 64792837 epoch_slot_no: 252037 block_no: 7428997 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 84845 time: 2022-06-27 19:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x361344dd9b3779ddd0e3431a610dd042ef9bb3f51550d0ff04678c1581eeed9cBlock Operator
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