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 7400031 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64166905 epoch_slot_no: 58105 block_no: 7399854 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 7997 time: 2022-06-20 13:53:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6082857463bd84d76f3f4f84ac4e719a38e6bd00cd7e700a57e5c8f4ee47039dBlock Operator
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