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 7404141 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64251639 epoch_slot_no: 142839 block_no: 7403964 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 41771 time: 2022-06-21 13:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0852d0a5ba67d5d78c4120ac0ad1f2a5ce6e9232841e92abe263a3fb10607395Block Operator
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