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 7440902 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65057992 epoch_slot_no: 85192 block_no: 7440725 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 35628 time: 2022-06-30 21:24:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef014c766e16480393168e50969331c8f75d9c0befe7a15ce48dedb654011e44Block Operator
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