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 7455586 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65370974 epoch_slot_no: 398174 block_no: 7455409 slot_leader_id: 6573795 size: 85367 time: 2022-07-04 12:21:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba15aa27dc53aca36ed6e5ee1a1e78166617016889b2ab7f4caac36a09a9d68eBlock Operator
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