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 7415104 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64477335 epoch_slot_no: 368535 block_no: 7414927 slot_leader_id: 7243938 size: 86819 time: 2022-06-24 04:07:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x299014b1e8e9470f368f16102952aa17f9b3eafe7a43ec4d9ff29b7380ef3080Block Operator
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