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 7408976 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64348690 epoch_slot_no: 239890 block_no: 7408799 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 59657 time: 2022-06-22 16:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca434db4963ff2122c8044fb7aa3f3dfe2bf66e52432503d4d2de41f85a1dbacBlock Operator
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