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 7405718 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64283486 epoch_slot_no: 174686 block_no: 7405541 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 54631 time: 2022-06-21 22:16:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22faf8153753f8ff9d29028c82ac3004758f1c6257ee3b803aea20e127764eaaBlock Operator
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