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 7400568 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64177648 epoch_slot_no: 68848 block_no: 7400391 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 33568 time: 2022-06-20 16:52:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7664e77ace26f897fcd114670eefc7030b16f46c6bbe4b07af35d876b59f9aBlock Operator
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