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 7442357 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 65090227 epoch_slot_no: 117427 block_no: 7442180 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 85552 time: 2022-07-01 06:21:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca83297ef20534c0991bd2d4d221094f8135127d0cd9c0821e4934fdde8a5ff2Block Operator
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