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 7455957 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65378685 epoch_slot_no: 405885 block_no: 7455780 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 7167 time: 2022-07-04 14:29:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd73fe6f235d40cac1ff27a7059e4320d47a73ae3ea7cbc850afe284a7e4f650Block Operator
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