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 7447567 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65205511 epoch_slot_no: 232711 block_no: 7447390 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 81660 time: 2022-07-02 14:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e79b6ab819e09c81bea91950f14c8e6828dc891d3ecac52b69e896937b5678Block Operator
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