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 7434865 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64918468 epoch_slot_no: 377668 block_no: 7434688 slot_leader_id: 6926345 size: 17450 time: 2022-06-29 06:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd181cc284df284e28fd2700206e07366d7aabf205aa072c68b9306472652673Block Operator
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