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 7416688 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64512860 epoch_slot_no: 404060 block_no: 7416511 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 87183 time: 2022-06-24 13:59:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203073ead0cfd3cb726bee5763488b744e53940a292849251a71ce10071dcc1dBlock Operator
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