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 7404018 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 64249410 epoch_slot_no: 140610 block_no: 7403841 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 77837 time: 2022-06-21 12:48:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82dd246625a7ea5892fdad9c1584e8a371568140b5b6c57ca600472a455953c2Block Operator
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