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 7404994 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64267798 epoch_slot_no: 158998 block_no: 7404817 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 47130 time: 2022-06-21 17:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38eadfcb8624b15bc057fc92b82b809c5059a2b6643c8db7f5943640fa41ec83Block Operator
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