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 7444515 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65141775 epoch_slot_no: 168975 block_no: 7444338 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 39843 time: 2022-07-01 20:41:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31cb5264958058b571ed5dc28d4337ac2fa75c3843196ded465bee54cf5482c9Block Operator
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