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 7400473 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64175542 epoch_slot_no: 66742 block_no: 7400296 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 24218 time: 2022-06-20 16:17:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x757afd2736baa0ea5f6a53b4177696a9d3f032ff1f89e9b650bf250e3d804245Block Operator
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