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 7402170 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 64210957 epoch_slot_no: 102157 block_no: 7401993 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 75568 time: 2022-06-21 02:07:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9302e00ce9e488d5d10af3b5b1b0629112c4439060dcd253f8164bb80e88fcBlock Operator
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