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 7413859 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 64449868 epoch_slot_no: 341068 block_no: 7413682 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 86083 time: 2022-06-23 20:29:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a0ffabed4185db0a88b02a11701328fb7273ddd5e087021410c508f6a6c8c2Block Operator
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