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 7429973 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 64809343 epoch_slot_no: 268543 block_no: 7429796 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 69306 time: 2022-06-28 00:20:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf23dda8c18a0be6fc22649bfd83cdc7b9bd85f6ca1721bda38548ae4b49167bBlock Operator
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