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 7432510 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64865475 epoch_slot_no: 324675 block_no: 7432333 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 84800 time: 2022-06-28 15:56:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ac95bb13b13c3142d93c748a06ed61539a83e47f3b95c3f33b681f2432ed98Block Operator
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