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 7406573 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 64301269 epoch_slot_no: 192469 block_no: 7406396 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 26894 time: 2022-06-22 03:12:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e51ec9a2ddfc3e99a31d86fad340893afe7c76cbd1861a5303c7ed3b537b757Block Operator
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