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 7430894 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64830018 epoch_slot_no: 289218 block_no: 7430717 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 31720 time: 2022-06-28 06:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718cf86ebb41fa2d320b002230ddc4a56214a436a2e4f0c95579dbcff8566fcaBlock Operator
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