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 7400327 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64172385 epoch_slot_no: 63585 block_no: 7400150 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 32017 time: 2022-06-20 15:24:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871f9446ed3bedb1a15b6d7fbef54509e60be40ab93d5e476516e978c6b5923bBlock Operator
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