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 7411403 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 64398557 epoch_slot_no: 289757 block_no: 7411226 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 18700 time: 2022-06-23 06:14:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d3497716fa9e3c31d6b021ae8a75a2c925b3ddc79d0fcfd99640fe895c1f7aBlock Operator
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