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 7405083 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 64269334 epoch_slot_no: 160534 block_no: 7404906 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 81157 time: 2022-06-21 18:20:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b687988e3cd0c2ad90f253f45a7d26e26b4670f835c6e45170a49a36a56169bBlock Operator
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