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 7416529 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64508799 epoch_slot_no: 399999 block_no: 7416352 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 79094 time: 2022-06-24 12:51:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dcd2e0460c2d8e60a53ff2479345cd17efcccd4b1ffc88ffc1248d5112b8e1bBlock Operator
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