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 7406410 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 64298080 epoch_slot_no: 189280 block_no: 7406233 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 83396 time: 2022-06-22 02:19:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4b1a1ae34eb90ffa813f675b81eab2254ae2bc835b6af38bd2ce0b25d5419eBlock Operator
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