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 7440361 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 65045566 epoch_slot_no: 72766 block_no: 7440184 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 85091 time: 2022-06-30 17:57:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8e044d4aabf1137a6cace31afbd0392c7ef563a95b010f2560227412913897Block Operator
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