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 7440481 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65048484 epoch_slot_no: 75684 block_no: 7440304 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 52022 time: 2022-06-30 18:46:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002b804e95b1f829336b25ba6ef6eb73ecfe44689a4bb82e846684cef6d2730cBlock Operator
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