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 7409777 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 64365445 epoch_slot_no: 256645 block_no: 7409600 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 85669 time: 2022-06-22 21:02:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12cdf82eea3cde4afcd6384dff559e2abab0a9d92387310acaa13a96584530e4Block Operator
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