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 7437980 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64990266 epoch_slot_no: 17466 block_no: 7437803 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 41907 time: 2022-06-30 02:35:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0850858926727ce4f0059cf9cad5908ddec2550a1a7662a658d9d85b279b445Block Operator
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