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 7405380 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64275926 epoch_slot_no: 167126 block_no: 7405203 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 40523 time: 2022-06-21 20:10:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b03186897d400f9339ef06f1f1a215798fe294b03c99c9be17c5852286b26aBlock Operator
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