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 7404238 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64253554 epoch_slot_no: 144754 block_no: 7404061 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 88253 time: 2022-06-21 13:57:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d9f8fdd822bb18bc668212efc0f1f57f8b4108dfea1337e3f801e1128ca7eaBlock Operator
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