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 7402930 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 64227475 epoch_slot_no: 118675 block_no: 7402753 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 4923 time: 2022-06-21 06:42:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81faa6bce4815ebda7700f891671aad28c9580f3c14e83c17b0ebeb215246fb1Block Operator
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