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 7409155 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64353017 epoch_slot_no: 244217 block_no: 7408978 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 42053 time: 2022-06-22 17:35:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e387a8f0cd09ff2d2a4117502850fa3ba78e985a2157dfc230f38b9b12ae6a0Block Operator
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