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 7405707 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 64283195 epoch_slot_no: 174395 block_no: 7405530 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 84489 time: 2022-06-21 22:11:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85fbc84db3d0eaca7bedc3163531ff64a28eb243f3b9005084e1ccecb057f2b2Block Operator
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