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 7410301 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 64376201 epoch_slot_no: 267401 block_no: 7410124 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 69688 time: 2022-06-23 00:01:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ff76d80eacf82b29402108cf7b897e4a4eb157899b77b1716f695598a46241Block Operator
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