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 7409374 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64357319 epoch_slot_no: 248519 block_no: 7409197 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 51906 time: 2022-06-22 18:46:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b8c16e1cfa9547edf0e6665c9162c6a2efb33936bc2a269c9d066adeacea5bbBlock Operator
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