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 7429366 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 64796798 epoch_slot_no: 255998 block_no: 7429189 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 44225 time: 2022-06-27 20:51:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d4c7a4861d1c8c53b9b42b5dc0daebbfd357906d519789746b7d5b31b1f67baBlock Operator
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