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 7443198 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65110429 epoch_slot_no: 137629 block_no: 7443021 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88796 time: 2022-07-01 11:58:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c2f150b69ee86576d1785e552ea0acb88c163f4e67ec870a706db3db7441527Block Operator
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