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 7443550 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65118659 epoch_slot_no: 145859 block_no: 7443373 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 83676 time: 2022-07-01 14:15:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe066aa0c4951d4cc0a930e52c047c86568f06ba16eaf06e1a7e05a98ec3a3fefBlock Operator
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