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 7447275 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65200257 epoch_slot_no: 227457 block_no: 7447098 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 31339 time: 2022-07-02 12:55:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x511e6cd71d936877bc7e7072c626f41957ac894b783569438d2cf93aab92fd7cBlock Operator
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