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 7409978 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64369571 epoch_slot_no: 260771 block_no: 7409801 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 86641 time: 2022-06-22 22:11:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9fcc821a056c9fce4d883fa1e49bf6357cd009008a54c6fb82ca5bb98f200d0Block Operator
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