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 7403833 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64245425 epoch_slot_no: 136625 block_no: 7403656 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 17475 time: 2022-06-21 11:41:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dacb67ef2ae839430d4e0eb14d431103d471a1b96be58134f3f3ccb05252e0aBlock Operator
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