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 7408169 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 64332966 epoch_slot_no: 224166 block_no: 7407992 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 25817 time: 2022-06-22 12:00:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b413bc7c7ff189b56745c15064504d73018c5d84dd9e9f2f5072fa4897e293Block Operator
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