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 7405813 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64285440 epoch_slot_no: 176640 block_no: 7405636 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 24130 time: 2022-06-21 22:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2117953f8e72acb211a7cf221c0a9059e95d127fa890567c03753ef04f3fd9Block Operator
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