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 7415957 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64496583 epoch_slot_no: 387783 block_no: 7415780 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 36993 time: 2022-06-24 09:27:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2103662848ba2db8b3601b415144701c67c2c6a064fca777d67586ea03265001Block Operator
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