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 7439456 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65024190 epoch_slot_no: 51390 block_no: 7439279 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 66707 time: 2022-06-30 12:01:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97259ece3d21ab0361f6894a19dd8c5d8020171475bdbead13fd6d97b734de9eBlock Operator
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