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 7447726 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 65208782 epoch_slot_no: 235982 block_no: 7447549 slot_leader_id: 7352318 size: 83645 time: 2022-07-02 15:17:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92ca2938ad139917f60e044462a17a101208353bcc045b76a6fe9f69c9cb3957Block Operator
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