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 7409268 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 64355226 epoch_slot_no: 246426 block_no: 7409091 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 20605 time: 2022-06-22 18:11:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919abfc3f29234a9d0c769ac712bff77d81b3225d777670065bff05a14deeb10Block Operator
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