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 7406286 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64295046 epoch_slot_no: 186246 block_no: 7406109 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 13210 time: 2022-06-22 01:28:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b489fda073aa5c509d16a688032394e9b9618cb106c662addf05c794a060d7bBlock Operator
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