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 7430827 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64828789 epoch_slot_no: 287989 block_no: 7430650 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 87346 time: 2022-06-28 05:44:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86de5213b189681e13269847a0342c2d642e078d0733a0c32aafd5c847349f8fBlock Operator
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