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 7439040 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65014888 epoch_slot_no: 42088 block_no: 7438863 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 26927 time: 2022-06-30 09:26:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9521eaa143a445f4392e2274cd856da8ca5990f05c0fd4692f6eb0fa64f747e7Block Operator
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