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 7444838 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65149111 epoch_slot_no: 176311 block_no: 7444661 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 26557 time: 2022-07-01 22:43:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9379dba30b3a92dcf91a2c25f3ef90c87582a482db835f5ca8aacf0c5c4940Block Operator
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