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 7414232 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64458367 epoch_slot_no: 349567 block_no: 7414055 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 32672 time: 2022-06-23 22:50:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3008f4271ca83c705678912ebf991a9844e365cd98a0cac9a1e5cae54599f9e8Block Operator
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