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 7401391 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64194513 epoch_slot_no: 85713 block_no: 7401214 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 88576 time: 2022-06-20 21:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c03255c89ee77fe75d9b51ea528fbe2e3188c981e08bc7baa28a4500572bd4Block Operator
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