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 7408573 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64341261 epoch_slot_no: 232461 block_no: 7408396 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 17019 time: 2022-06-22 14:19:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x852c780651e8828db6fd738a9177091dffa1d3a64a06d541b5b3874b0b137099Block Operator
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