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 7417736 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 64537221 epoch_slot_no: 428421 block_no: 7417559 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 87815 time: 2022-06-24 20:45:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb2eadeb8c6cf2119824cfda56a0748dd03a1c13f311f5e3dd2a1bf2c84460f0Block Operator
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