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 7440171 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 65040741 epoch_slot_no: 67941 block_no: 7439994 slot_leader_id: 5834423 size: 88768 time: 2022-06-30 16:37:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3db1beca93529ee221cb4323eb9a6eba0cb85ac3f63b0bff01b60e2c9a9d41Block Operator
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