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 7448266 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65220444 epoch_slot_no: 247644 block_no: 7448089 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 39265 time: 2022-07-02 18:32:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2820271a61f9cc699af2ccba47f4ce9b1a19e0766d2178104bd8b3cfd05d77daBlock Operator
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