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 7412135 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64414419 epoch_slot_no: 305619 block_no: 7411958 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 77913 time: 2022-06-23 10:38:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb216832e2760e0197eb321f74b6e9bbec67c3d818adffdf3c99a142c5a0fb5e5Block Operator
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