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 7434431 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 64908809 epoch_slot_no: 368009 block_no: 7434254 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 42194 time: 2022-06-29 03:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad4da190c6e04f45669bb0cfd7715c90acb2458fbf4591ca1dba287bf849883Block Operator
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