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 7413846 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64449578 epoch_slot_no: 340778 block_no: 7413669 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 88551 time: 2022-06-23 20:24:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfbb65291a28799297010fe537ca862b2e534b498d593c75373a863630075a12Block Operator
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