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 7400675 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64179758 epoch_slot_no: 70958 block_no: 7400498 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88575 time: 2022-06-20 17:27:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc477ecd1ec5621e0de9c6acc114d2c9806b5d0ae89dec7183e12b45ddfddb5c3Block Operator
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