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 7442601 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65096619 epoch_slot_no: 123819 block_no: 7442424 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 34178 time: 2022-07-01 08:08:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x009f5db10948ad18d7cd4407d5d88985824b29c3b82532333cddf26a19e8bb45Block Operator
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