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 7400156 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 64169227 epoch_slot_no: 60427 block_no: 7399979 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 87585 time: 2022-06-20 14:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x528e1fa808b16ab12c39df1e15e4c74c4f9e89f28c855f0d1351f9c7ec2f80daBlock Operator
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