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 7448295 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65221112 epoch_slot_no: 248312 block_no: 7448118 slot_leader_id: 7026824 size: 77311 time: 2022-07-02 18:43:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5c29879ed9e2efd32cbf9b640e08fbf58ccc60817e24ce54e5610ab18a9e11Block Operator
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