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 7440364 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 65045675 epoch_slot_no: 72875 block_no: 7440187 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 88029 time: 2022-06-30 17:59:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4578fc416f9a83410e1e6ffc577508ea368cd3a44eb9f85a66e56d274aed10baBlock Operator
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