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 7410668 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64383352 epoch_slot_no: 274552 block_no: 7410491 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 74958 time: 2022-06-23 02:00:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41594b93163973122ead4371e4cf589cd3b6cc99bc66f7ea70782542dcf9791dBlock Operator
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