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 7409394 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64357841 epoch_slot_no: 249041 block_no: 7409217 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 61916 time: 2022-06-22 18:55:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d2f31976eddf023ec3bf1d03a8cb2578e7095131152d2508d501077e60efbdBlock Operator
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