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 7413394 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64440193 epoch_slot_no: 331393 block_no: 7413217 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84609 time: 2022-06-23 17:48:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6654e80bdfebe8d19b14342c88552c51895d8d6f677b63f8c3312c227e6a030Block Operator
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