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 7409982 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64369682 epoch_slot_no: 260882 block_no: 7409805 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86868 time: 2022-06-22 22:12:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f3eedacd8f3d5b3093b3c15ae9e837c828c8d0f939a4af3612bf8e953cf73aBlock Operator
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