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 7436961 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64966418 epoch_slot_no: 425618 block_no: 7436784 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 86473 time: 2022-06-29 19:58:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b41592d93916c8a1c802ac0668a42a80bb75e404c2167f24a8db080cb715afBlock Operator
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