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 7444394 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65139308 epoch_slot_no: 166508 block_no: 7444217 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 86471 time: 2022-07-01 19:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae254dd9c242bafb7b4754586833349de013b16d549f1787b964758779371faBlock Operator
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