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 7409361 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64357066 epoch_slot_no: 248266 block_no: 7409184 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 40498 time: 2022-06-22 18:42:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853e4342ac96eb78a40d636c3f7688ca5a5b7e06b267a40de04ec3c543282628Block Operator
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