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 7405645 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 64281876 epoch_slot_no: 173076 block_no: 7405468 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 84799 time: 2022-06-21 21:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c90709ff7cc71021cd9ef5a2285864d5bbdfa0031c5b6248dac14653bbee036Block Operator
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