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 7409193 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64353727 epoch_slot_no: 244927 block_no: 7409016 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 2441 time: 2022-06-22 17:46:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd2597f69c5c905ae81230a52f8b0def106b7b6b4a239804ad0270d086bccc3aBlock Operator
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