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 7408534 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64340373 epoch_slot_no: 231573 block_no: 7408357 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 1956 time: 2022-06-22 14:04:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a83218e2db15be6fcb3b50970b33f4dc5535d2768d04926d2927604399a5895Block Operator
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