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 7412321 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64418278 epoch_slot_no: 309478 block_no: 7412144 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 39826 time: 2022-06-23 11:42:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53460c0cb4100ac113b03a8da00491be8031929db580d1c4d284e8764423b5f0Block Operator
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