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 7405091 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 64269546 epoch_slot_no: 160746 block_no: 7404914 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88424 time: 2022-06-21 18:23:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4261f24901ed3047b2c9141553281a59ac494ea3d47edd3d13ed6acc740d71a9Block Operator
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