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 7429609 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64801968 epoch_slot_no: 261168 block_no: 7429432 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 17530 time: 2022-06-27 22:17:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d507216955cd762f9842fb625938070a59e831e6c6a735965768958c8165daBlock Operator
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