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 7074994 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57368679 epoch_slot_no: 171879 block_no: 7074817 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 62880 time: 2022-04-02 21:29:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11a8cf23042b40d44ff9d98cf76acdef993ae2d30a7ca950627fa9645fbb4400Block Operator
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