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 7401597 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64199136 epoch_slot_no: 90336 block_no: 7401420 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 10445 time: 2022-06-20 22:50:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f5dc70d29afe366228c9dfd9c81516420da1043b2c1f275076fc8fa4fff2ef5Block Operator
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