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 7439088 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65015924 epoch_slot_no: 43124 block_no: 7438911 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 87929 time: 2022-06-30 09:43:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25a68c2a7f524646f7677344e6c013e4ae1b4b7c4b56666c0d92ff5b4bb5b09Block Operator
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