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 7447520 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65204785 epoch_slot_no: 231985 block_no: 7447343 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 41417 time: 2022-07-02 14:11:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bbd83f5075ea54475f0da733f256e94bc3c381cf9f4fb853bae8109021364daBlock Operator
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