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 7447564 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 65205438 epoch_slot_no: 232638 block_no: 7447387 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 11972 time: 2022-07-02 14:22:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2243e5e438684b82b926f3b1c33690315f37fd7d6a2cebe7e83ba09ac3e3423Block Operator
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