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 7409627 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64362341 epoch_slot_no: 253541 block_no: 7409450 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 8751 time: 2022-06-22 20:10:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc24d57ce7257a19a3893c23d87cf1dc07faa6ee0ffe821ef15a3b8d328f6df3Block Operator
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