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 7437376 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64976885 epoch_slot_no: 4085 block_no: 7437199 slot_leader_id: 6809165 size: 27557 time: 2022-06-29 22:52:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc034bed337f9a249a3e2b39e8795d63e024b94b728f5b8d827bf1ad99dd37820Block Operator
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