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 7440356 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65045359 epoch_slot_no: 72559 block_no: 7440179 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 55911 time: 2022-06-30 17:54:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc41c6f3cb168583a83cd5c0f67b1a35f78dc7290534de1bd23ddcfc28557962Block Operator
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