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 7443438 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65115588 epoch_slot_no: 142788 block_no: 7443261 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 57608 time: 2022-07-01 13:24:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f2555fbcfad3145c825d3bf2bc46adb96bb6ca711d932536b84338ec989993Block Operator
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