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 7442428 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65092458 epoch_slot_no: 119658 block_no: 7442251 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 30208 time: 2022-07-01 06:59:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9c8fb8f1bfe6b10147969622a582769beeb9b5bc6685ea9fbb14cf00a57ffaBlock Operator
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