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 7432858 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 64873311 epoch_slot_no: 332511 block_no: 7432681 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 83774 time: 2022-06-28 18:06:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d7dba3c98c5a3d29e38b668889660902e6987a61801d6bb4513d8a4af58164eBlock Operator
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