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 7432477 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64864514 epoch_slot_no: 323714 block_no: 7432300 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 77941 time: 2022-06-28 15:40:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ff50842c9f6a84ec0d5562c52067008d682bf9a11b11f1b9717a6ea5dac34cBlock Operator
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