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 7431361 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 64839716 epoch_slot_no: 298916 block_no: 7431184 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 27346 time: 2022-06-28 08:46:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb2b41be6718811261f51f3d23ec6634382ff741bd52c2c2002ea2a916b3cc3eBlock Operator
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