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 7430840 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 64829062 epoch_slot_no: 288262 block_no: 7430663 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 56523 time: 2022-06-28 05:49:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec254f1b11a1061a95063bc0cde001fee39c0f88ead99ad00740b1be8f1f6dfBlock Operator
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