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 7409047 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 64350482 epoch_slot_no: 241682 block_no: 7408870 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 41374 time: 2022-06-22 16:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee564061693a639d484526f79ef804966eaa0694f29505859590ff9ab20c432Block Operator
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