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 7443974 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 65129262 epoch_slot_no: 156462 block_no: 7443797 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 85044 time: 2022-07-01 17:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5a96115c87c8a0edcdc112cc69281f43f6ea83a6b90f9f692264b56282c7021Block Operator
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