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 7444543 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 65142537 epoch_slot_no: 169737 block_no: 7444366 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 84861 time: 2022-07-01 20:53:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44e481b17766884609286ce80f2ae2b0ac7ff6778cf2946c1414b2d0d8cff8dBlock Operator
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