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 7412768 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64427537 epoch_slot_no: 318737 block_no: 7412591 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 57729 time: 2022-06-23 14:17:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf599834423dad4ee61eb17c52548ef5394826873ff8b22bffb1c1fe8899bc07bBlock Operator
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