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 7436461 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64955180 epoch_slot_no: 414380 block_no: 7436284 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 83710 time: 2022-06-29 16:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f34d34034c382d62f6f8808a79b01c0a9d912c62387ca026131fe29cb7e8e0dBlock Operator
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