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 7443675 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 65122171 epoch_slot_no: 149371 block_no: 7443498 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 86995 time: 2022-07-01 15:14:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaafecee3755f15c2eefb29c7b110d97bdda7ae276aa98ad4b84b92da1c4c3e2bBlock Operator
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