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 7408042 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64330396 epoch_slot_no: 221596 block_no: 7407865 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 40886 time: 2022-06-22 11:18:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc83f4a08e9ba6c22ada5c64e800712a6002d103b62e31ab4ae4640ea02d45cBlock Operator
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