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 7405966 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64288999 epoch_slot_no: 180199 block_no: 7405789 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 12687 time: 2022-06-21 23:48:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc626afe0e21b17f6bfdad1df1890de8ef97ee02deb24a01ea49e1d93e23c850dBlock Operator
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