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 7444044 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65131127 epoch_slot_no: 158327 block_no: 7443867 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 88413 time: 2022-07-01 17:43:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd286be3a493a7da8d5aca4566f65ab1a10e52b01499bbdc3c4e7c91da4120feaBlock Operator
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