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 7429523 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64800275 epoch_slot_no: 259475 block_no: 7429346 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 57730 time: 2022-06-27 21:49:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c552067c2d28720bc5cdbd1fb836b70644f3503caf8801d62c1b8ffc12c3c9bBlock Operator
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