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 7442319 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65089489 epoch_slot_no: 116689 block_no: 7442142 slot_leader_id: 6993634 size: 4684 time: 2022-07-01 06:09:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22800d6e2601164f0d58a91f128c06a638dbfbe157f3b5f7b488cda98bf3ff7bBlock Operator
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