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 7406434 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 64298612 epoch_slot_no: 189812 block_no: 7406257 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 86220 time: 2022-06-22 02:28:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdad4cae5d97a578e17da1e2d4947ff1b3427d076121870a4f529e923e91754b3Block Operator
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