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 7417513 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64531691 epoch_slot_no: 422891 block_no: 7417336 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 88423 time: 2022-06-24 19:13:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc7e6b3bcc7828ffa0d011201d2fdd9d775774020bffff36057c9188ac2ead40Block Operator
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