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 7410461 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64379352 epoch_slot_no: 270552 block_no: 7410284 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 39432 time: 2022-06-23 00:54:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29014c64e0f71607f05148cc8409a2c177c0f01088f6558c7c1bfc37bb4584ceBlock Operator
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