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 7401099 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 64188566 epoch_slot_no: 79766 block_no: 7400922 slot_leader_id: 7097947 size: 32221 time: 2022-06-20 19:54:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69d392356a7bbdd35a415eb734dd13e084327c47a3bea0e0f16c2eb03db27ebbBlock Operator
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