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 7431166 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64835515 epoch_slot_no: 294715 block_no: 7430989 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 12930 time: 2022-06-28 07:36:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321fa5ac2b4df61deb315b8c8cae0d8b49a4b4828e3212702f773dccea2fb816Block Operator
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