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 7429257 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64794613 epoch_slot_no: 253813 block_no: 7429080 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 14169 time: 2022-06-27 20:15:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4225160356a9f44a7c397a58ee6e6b0aea05c069b4d18c972adc7fc009541ccBlock Operator
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