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 7411374 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64397913 epoch_slot_no: 289113 block_no: 7411197 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 17552 time: 2022-06-23 06:03:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae5e7085a8ed5a357be84c31481ccbc6f71f69a82fab00230048c835ca7f6b41Block Operator
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