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 7400736 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64180984 epoch_slot_no: 72184 block_no: 7400559 slot_leader_id: 7191909 size: 84735 time: 2022-06-20 17:47:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5f1204a8df32bb43a203b3bcf10b1404f6c17a0ffa5dd8877d08b9cf10dd52Block Operator
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