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 7415735 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64491795 epoch_slot_no: 382995 block_no: 7415558 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 41247 time: 2022-06-24 08:08:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d612ae5935c1afb1ae6af459ee9c9a999c6a4be7e4b1d182e9f5751948d23c4Block Operator
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