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 7405166 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 64271395 epoch_slot_no: 162595 block_no: 7404989 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 88651 time: 2022-06-21 18:54:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd0056fc1c5bc5a456bcf703edc226665c2b9fdb19537fa4663b8d847851abdBlock Operator
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