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 7403259 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 64233709 epoch_slot_no: 124909 block_no: 7403082 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 85993 time: 2022-06-21 08:26:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8c48650279cadb1fbeddb47b8f66b4294418b98840f52770f7ba44cfd0f2c0Block Operator
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