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 7447689 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65208091 epoch_slot_no: 235291 block_no: 7447512 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 10956 time: 2022-07-02 15:06:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f7b0f1bd4624785723dd9ac1593d0d928cb3aa6db3d6d54de15a30fdfdc8711Block Operator
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