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 7435652 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 64936276 epoch_slot_no: 395476 block_no: 7435475 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 64637 time: 2022-06-29 11:36:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897f9c62a9211dc857e2487dda46e5903b15f9018e05f9334a47f0ae4e2084fbBlock Operator
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