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 7440339 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 65044973 epoch_slot_no: 72173 block_no: 7440162 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 66217 time: 2022-06-30 17:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61e438f125286516973a0290110eb44b4af9fcd8708cc5324757a57fa5913821Block Operator
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