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 7408157 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 64332691 epoch_slot_no: 223891 block_no: 7407980 slot_leader_id: 5478959 size: 80824 time: 2022-06-22 11:56:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7596cc522b95f4e365f747eb98f1b22873649e5d067b12c266c75d1818d73097Block Operator
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