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 7402746 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64223395 epoch_slot_no: 114595 block_no: 7402569 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 80301 time: 2022-06-21 05:34:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7815506f5c1bcbcd83d02ade397a7cd0f18cf1609d505c61998e5e71d1bc57eBlock Operator
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