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 7402786 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 64224444 epoch_slot_no: 115644 block_no: 7402609 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 21547 time: 2022-06-21 05:52:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e6b11c3bf85898f2b7725f2c92c0894dd735afaa1dc00ac0621b7ebec9bb599Block Operator
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