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 7436902 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64965125 epoch_slot_no: 424325 block_no: 7436725 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 32012 time: 2022-06-29 19:36:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf76b574c7b2f3d21bb60e46e83a74e33e5055c2d11cd63e0fd1b42ba0803ea9Block Operator
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