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 7409346 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64356715 epoch_slot_no: 247915 block_no: 7409169 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 72960 time: 2022-06-22 18:36:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424cc98ffcfcda8a1e29d94f71497785b8b59b7dd3799dfd9e46ba9562adfb2bBlock Operator
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