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 7408436 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64338448 epoch_slot_no: 229648 block_no: 7408259 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 17459 time: 2022-06-22 13:32:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b177d42b5e4b60813cd2e1976ede2bf057b050174cfd7eaf7c0d20b04937a4Block Operator
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