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 7434757 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64916328 epoch_slot_no: 375528 block_no: 7434580 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 32025 time: 2022-06-29 06:03:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd9d281ad85a1d165190d980feea75fbd6566cba443b17d4cb3682411a8f4d9Block Operator
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