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 7401191 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64190611 epoch_slot_no: 81811 block_no: 7401014 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 18788 time: 2022-06-20 20:28:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdee75e11f3bc2b82f965c48cef1a601c389ef728b43dc19ab7efbb9caebea4Block Operator
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