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 7401616 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 64199500 epoch_slot_no: 90700 block_no: 7401439 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 647 time: 2022-06-20 22:56:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb10dc44cb451de0ead0f6b8aad4d56c6fcd6f45626960db94c590a3b65cac2c3Block Operator
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