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 7400176 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 64169539 epoch_slot_no: 60739 block_no: 7399999 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88486 time: 2022-06-20 14:37:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed78766b306fe9a170e4ff860441b006625561c15ccd7834d1c0f3b688a871dbBlock Operator
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