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 7442656 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 65097740 epoch_slot_no: 124940 block_no: 7442479 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 20333 time: 2022-07-01 08:27:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50218180e606c1ac2d3b6cba0c2e17c9c837d19debee8df1888e521233ce3a99Block Operator
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