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 7409636 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 64362535 epoch_slot_no: 253735 block_no: 7409459 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 88917 time: 2022-06-22 20:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8749a2569fe6dc2d46b600bc9687287092c7d2f2b617db3c561cd37bab1e8bBlock Operator
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