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 7443741 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 65123817 epoch_slot_no: 151017 block_no: 7443564 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 88084 time: 2022-07-01 15:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f913d1d7d1822769145105763df6c2d9ded2143cff28b118ae55aae8710b0dBlock Operator
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