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 7408131 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64332144 epoch_slot_no: 223344 block_no: 7407954 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 44666 time: 2022-06-22 11:47:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f2738b831fefa7bf3ee7b53dfd0d088590d4309f82e444a9cfa156ed85589aBlock Operator
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