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 7400762 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64181431 epoch_slot_no: 72631 block_no: 7400585 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 45935 time: 2022-06-20 17:55:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ffc5957723af6da11a12f00a5f4737d36d365f9682ea457f2fd1bf5bc1765bdBlock Operator
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