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 7432604 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64867679 epoch_slot_no: 326879 block_no: 7432427 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 63820 time: 2022-06-28 16:32:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3907bc1c3071bac4d29a117a4b9352e426f2c3488fa0e05f24a196c70a1b6f7Block Operator
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