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 7436616 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64958631 epoch_slot_no: 417831 block_no: 7436439 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 47601 time: 2022-06-29 17:48:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31833c13100e191ed9fa9678deed186afc3257eedca7ac485d381f8a0d8389ceBlock Operator
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