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 7430176 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64813504 epoch_slot_no: 272704 block_no: 7429999 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 16228 time: 2022-06-28 01:29:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058552a12265db23d21c9751da3ec38453fe04f583e7f4fbf7f324250ffe477bBlock Operator
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