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 7409618 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64362179 epoch_slot_no: 253379 block_no: 7409441 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 17504 time: 2022-06-22 20:07:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0255376dfc6c4cc0464ad4f65b16545dc5b00571681559c63f5a58caf1801a9Block Operator
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