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 7404154 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64251903 epoch_slot_no: 143103 block_no: 7403977 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 62471 time: 2022-06-21 13:29:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x653209a7fa75b50bba987b0437cf9d0b798f7aed93de1cdab3b9d2c54a6508d7Block Operator
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