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 7440514 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65049377 epoch_slot_no: 76577 block_no: 7440337 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 87690 time: 2022-06-30 19:01:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe708f89197e14db2a71bd0e3f8f7863c524624f600a75938f057c62b3f4f88a4Block Operator
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