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 7442580 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65096058 epoch_slot_no: 123258 block_no: 7442403 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 76733 time: 2022-07-01 07:59:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4285c9c28644a357cef1c0aa23d8cb70b05161ce536b783d039829423590b30eBlock Operator
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