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 7405856 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64286533 epoch_slot_no: 177733 block_no: 7405679 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 36717 time: 2022-06-21 23:07:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc644bccf6a0ac38969fabed6e90dcf25afa43202cd3deba2da99e6f3d52de4aeBlock Operator
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