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 7400458 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64175309 epoch_slot_no: 66509 block_no: 7400281 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 17211 time: 2022-06-20 16:13:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b88e9c4da0b261356850e7f9bbd2edea9961e7b020770e414d9c7c51b7c9edBlock Operator
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