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 7408542 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64340542 epoch_slot_no: 231742 block_no: 7408365 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 67212 time: 2022-06-22 14:07:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa51b6d0be1bd3a39e747064dfaf6bd901b6a592c78667ead516877b892979165Block Operator
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