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 7406733 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64304308 epoch_slot_no: 195508 block_no: 7406556 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 35975 time: 2022-06-22 04:03:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c90814f14cf9bab42fabbefd1dfa32b839dcdfa7d1c25ccc7715577f9a10b9eBlock Operator
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