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 7403050 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64229733 epoch_slot_no: 120933 block_no: 7402873 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 18821 time: 2022-06-21 07:20:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5502d2d8e0f65a7eb406264d0eba9e4ac60b376ff8ab05e1460f5d63f664549Block Operator
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