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 7439163 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65017445 epoch_slot_no: 44645 block_no: 7438986 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 20746 time: 2022-06-30 10:08:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344d5ddaae3988e1da059ab5b8c3e90033da634037091f922894fe191f805742Block Operator
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