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 7415663 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64490086 epoch_slot_no: 381286 block_no: 7415486 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 6096 time: 2022-06-24 07:39:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0774742c48982174595d7d3f99b08b0c9d9340202f5990293ceb912df64ad22Block Operator
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