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 7440172 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 65040749 epoch_slot_no: 67949 block_no: 7439995 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 88626 time: 2022-06-30 16:37:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1872794bb0e3faf78cfa9429de17f3374a2328fc664b2647a303404aa1b9da30Block Operator
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