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 7431275 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64837814 epoch_slot_no: 297014 block_no: 7431098 slot_leader_id: 6245983 size: 19429 time: 2022-06-28 08:15:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c05a900904d0d4a5afac95e2db4396598287a6ad604f7a8e5587e40d39bc0e6Block Operator
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