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 7406270 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64294656 epoch_slot_no: 185856 block_no: 7406093 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 14247 time: 2022-06-22 01:22:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02bc2901e5fe47e6e8368df105cc3d27de6bbb9e75065ae99bc42880b0a64bcbBlock Operator
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