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 7403860 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64245952 epoch_slot_no: 137152 block_no: 7403683 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 50308 time: 2022-06-21 11:50:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8a2942e91a1e2395312af2b0c24d09ec3c518f775e41d592dfafd7260614b8Block Operator
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