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 7405515 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64279257 epoch_slot_no: 170457 block_no: 7405338 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 22138 time: 2022-06-21 21:05:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46df3ba48cd363b57af551edac86bad46dcf914644cfcb4d3c5655d87f4187dcBlock Operator
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