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 7409685 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 64363420 epoch_slot_no: 254620 block_no: 7409508 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 4275 time: 2022-06-22 20:28:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2dceb2d664dfb56855d2600768a02d6b0da311fef0b7c2d9626a902c44fcd13Block Operator
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