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 7404620 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64260827 epoch_slot_no: 152027 block_no: 7404443 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 74260 time: 2022-06-21 15:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889e4e8b8580c1442ff9c4c181244ee2b26166efb858f41ef507c92b7769bb0eBlock Operator
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