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 7443178 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65110043 epoch_slot_no: 137243 block_no: 7443001 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 32033 time: 2022-07-01 11:52:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6fc2c8cf931098effaf04b1e5c2dddd17e1410c1d514222b4f2e400ea63588bBlock Operator
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