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 7403918 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 64247148 epoch_slot_no: 138348 block_no: 7403741 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 11831 time: 2022-06-21 12:10:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69f2f0f3010c6cddebad03b0a01b770c194ad8693e9a6337a57a8ab7500b903aBlock Operator
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