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 7408633 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 64342297 epoch_slot_no: 233497 block_no: 7408456 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 1669 time: 2022-06-22 14:36:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0236d5e63a6234c4f09828d5018a7231e9f4fdae6fe75e9fef7911ab052c50Block Operator
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