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 7407757 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64324860 epoch_slot_no: 216060 block_no: 7407580 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 70298 time: 2022-06-22 09:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc4db6160e6fa1f41198effd736fa4396ef2d14579ffb274766afacfdc3a0a6Block Operator
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