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 7407541 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64320411 epoch_slot_no: 211611 block_no: 7407364 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 10757 time: 2022-06-22 08:31:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85f5fec20957a6cf25bb64c5da8f10457d7d709907125e47494e2f935e37d8afBlock Operator
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